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Automation Engineer

Elkhart, IN 46514

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Technician Job Number: 37313579 Compensation: $100000-115000 / year

Job Description

Title: Automation Engineer
Location: Elkhart, IN (100% onsite)
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $40-$53 hourly
Must have: experience with robotics

Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
  • 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.
 
Responsibilities: 
  • Should be able to translate user requirements into functional design and a technical concept
  • Provide advanced technical solutions and leads team through process.  
  • Demonstrate creativity and ingenuity in applying engineering principles and practices.  
  • Devise innovative solutions to existing manufacturing problems.  
  • Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process.  
  • Should conduct plant assessments & understand customer requirements and define DOU / SOW
  • Should support in preparing RFQ/RFIs to vendors and should evaluate vendor quotes
  • Should support in preparing proposals to customers and should play role in winning projects
  • Coordinate offshore & vendor teams based on project requirement
  • Should support Project Status Reviews and Senior Management Reviews
  • Responsible for customer satisfaction and future engagement with customer
 

Qualifications:
  • Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work related experience
  • Years of experience:  5+ years of relevant work experience
  • Project Management Skills & End-to-end Automation project execution experience
  • Project estimation & Proposal preparation
  • Experience in Customer/Stake holder Management
  • Vendor Management & RFQ to Vendors
  • Experience in conducting plant and process assessment
  • Hand on experience in Manufacturing Automation applications
  • Experience in custom engineered solution businesses as well as factory automation is ideal.
  • Experience in developing system integration solutions for assembly line automation projects.
  • Strong Fundamental knowledge of Mechanical Engineering and control automation.
  • Design and implementation of end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) for various applications
  • Design, development, and configuration of robotic and / or automation work cell layouts.
  • Hand on experience in Robotics / Collaborative robot Automation implementation.
  • Automation Cell integration experience (Robotics/Pneumatic/PLC/Safety etc.)
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Mike Schmitz
Technical Recruiter

If you're a skilled professional in engineering, manufacturing, or life sciences and you're exploring your next career move—I'm here to help.

I’m a Senior Technical Recruiter and Team Leader who’s passionate about connecting great people with great companies. I specialize in placing candidates in roles within product, equipment, food/beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, and I work closely with some of the most respected employers in the industry.

My approach is consultative, transparent, and relationship-driven. I’ll take the time to understand your goals, skills, and preferences—and then help you navigate the search process with confidence. From resume tips and interview prep to timely feedback and honest communication, my goal is to make your job search feel less stressful and more strategic.

I’ve worked with professionals at all levels—from early career to senior leadership—and I’m always looking to expand my network of talented candidates. Whether you’re actively on the market or just curious about what’s out there, I’d love to connect.

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. 

 As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you’ve got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now. 

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About Elkhart, IN

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