Automation Engineer - SeniorSterling Engineering • Buffalo Grove, IL, US
Automation Engineer - Senior
Sterling Engineering • Buffalo Grove, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
- Permanent
Job description
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Position: Senior Automation Engineer – Medical Device Manufacturing
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL (Onsite)
Compensation: $135k to $155K base + 5% bonus
Relocation Assistance Available
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL (Onsite)
Compensation: $135k to $155K base + 5% bonus
Relocation Assistance Available
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position requires current U.S. work authorization. The employer does not offer visa sponsorship or transfer, now or in the future.
This position requires current U.S. work authorization. The employer does not offer visa sponsorship or transfer, now or in the future.
Are you a hands-on automation engineer with a strong design background ready to step into a senior technical SME role? Join a global medical device manufacturing organization where your automation expertise will directly impact product quality, operational efficiency, and scalable production.
This role offers cross-site visibility and the opportunity to influence automation strategy in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
- Lead automation engineering initiatives across the Buffalo Grove and Libertyville manufacturing sites
- Partner with OEMs on new equipment design, development, and production integration
- Drive continuous improvement and redesign efforts for existing automated systems
- Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams
- Design, specify, implement, and maintain automation equipment, tooling, and applications
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for mechanical automation solutions, ensuring compliance, reliability, and scalability
- Travel occasionally to the Austin, TX headquarters as needed
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- 8+ years of automation engineering experience in regulated manufacturing environments (medical device preferred)
- Strong background in equipment design, implementation, and process optimization
- Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar CAD platforms
- Proven ability to lead projects, manage OEM relationships, and provide enterprise-level technical guidance
Preferred Experience:
- Medical device or disposable manufacturing
- Drug handling automation or high-speed automated systems
Why Join Us
- Competitive compensation up to $155K + 5% annual bonus
- Relocation support available
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, PTO, and tuition reimbursement
- Collaborative, innovation-driven culture with exposure to advanced automation technologies
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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