Sterling Engineering
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Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr
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Lead Technical Recruiter/Sales Executive Job Type:
Direct Hire | Full-Time
Compensation:
$95,000 – $150,000 (up to $160,000 for exceptional experience)
About the Role We are expanding our Automation Development team and are seeking
Controls Engineers
to support the design and build of highly advanced, custom automation and robotic equipment for autonomous vehicle production. This is a hands‑on role focused on
conceptual, in-house engineered systems —not repetitive builds or catalog automation.
Engineers in this group own projects end‑to‑end, from early concept and proof‑of‑principle through programming, debug, factory acceptance testing, and on‑site integration. The current flagship project supports a
next‑generation autonomous vehicle platform , with the first production units already shipped.
This role is ideal for Controls Engineers coming from
systems integrators or custom machine builders
who enjoy variety, ownership, and technically challenging work.
Key Responsibilities
Design, program, and debug PLC, HMI/SCADA, robotics, servo, and machine vision systems
Develop control architectures for custom automation and robotic equipment
Review electrical schematics and contribute to hardware and network architecture
Perform system bring‑up, debugging, validation, and factory acceptance testing
Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, assembly teams, and manufacturing
Support equipment installation and integration at U.S. manufacturing facilities
Travel
Typical travel averages
10–25%
(historically fluctuates by project)
Travel is limited to
4 U.S. manufacturing locations
(California, Texas, Nevada)
Qualifications
Experience in
custom automation, robotics, or systems integration
PLC programming experience ( Siemens
preferred, Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley also acceptable)
Engineers proficient in Rockwell who are open to transitioning to Siemens are strongly encouraged to apply
Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms (WinCC, Ignition, FactoryTalk, or similar)
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Work on
fully conceptual, in-house designs
with protected intellectual property
Exposure to
cutting‑edge autonomous vehicle and robotics technology
Projects that most automation houses and integrators never get access to
Strong compensation,
Day‑1 benefits , and long‑term growth potential
Collaborative engineering culture with high technical standards and visibility
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Industries Engineering Services and Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from Sterling Engineering
Lead Technical Recruiter/Sales Executive Job Type:
Direct Hire | Full-Time
Compensation:
$95,000 – $150,000 (up to $160,000 for exceptional experience)
About the Role We are expanding our Automation Development team and are seeking
Controls Engineers
to support the design and build of highly advanced, custom automation and robotic equipment for autonomous vehicle production. This is a hands‑on role focused on
conceptual, in-house engineered systems —not repetitive builds or catalog automation.
Engineers in this group own projects end‑to‑end, from early concept and proof‑of‑principle through programming, debug, factory acceptance testing, and on‑site integration. The current flagship project supports a
next‑generation autonomous vehicle platform , with the first production units already shipped.
This role is ideal for Controls Engineers coming from
systems integrators or custom machine builders
who enjoy variety, ownership, and technically challenging work.
Key Responsibilities
Design, program, and debug PLC, HMI/SCADA, robotics, servo, and machine vision systems
Develop control architectures for custom automation and robotic equipment
Review electrical schematics and contribute to hardware and network architecture
Perform system bring‑up, debugging, validation, and factory acceptance testing
Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, assembly teams, and manufacturing
Support equipment installation and integration at U.S. manufacturing facilities
Travel
Typical travel averages
10–25%
(historically fluctuates by project)
Travel is limited to
4 U.S. manufacturing locations
(California, Texas, Nevada)
Qualifications
Experience in
custom automation, robotics, or systems integration
PLC programming experience ( Siemens
preferred, Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley also acceptable)
Engineers proficient in Rockwell who are open to transitioning to Siemens are strongly encouraged to apply
Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms (WinCC, Ignition, FactoryTalk, or similar)
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Work on
fully conceptual, in-house designs
with protected intellectual property
Exposure to
cutting‑edge autonomous vehicle and robotics technology
Projects that most automation houses and integrators never get access to
Strong compensation,
Day‑1 benefits , and long‑term growth potential
Collaborative engineering culture with high technical standards and visibility
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Industries Engineering Services and Automation Machinery Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sterling Engineering by 2x
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