Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Job Description Job Description Title : Manufacturing Engineering Technician Location : Bolingbrook, IL Hire Type: Contract to Hire Salary :$25-$30/hr. Benefits : As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan. Sterling Engineering is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team. This is a hands-on technical position that will work closely with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering while serving as a liaison to Assembly and Production teams. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their manufacturing career who wants to gain hands-on experience with prototypes, assembly, CAD, and manufacturing processes. Job Duties: Assist with building prototypes for new product development (NPD) and other assembly projects outside of normal production. Position parts and subassemblies using templates, measurements, and technical documentation. Assemble components and subassemblies by examining connections for proper fit and fastening parts. Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and bills of material. Safely operate small hand and power tools. Support the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team with hands-on assembly and technical projects. Qualifications : High school diploma/GED required; Associate degree, technical certification, or vocational training preferred. 0–2 years of manufacturing experience preferred. Ability to safely use small hand and power tools. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and bills of material. Milling experience is a plus. Basic CAD design experience is a plus; training will be provided on AutoCAD and Creo. PLC troubleshooting or programming experience is a plus; training will be provided on PLC programming. 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.