Engineering Technician
Job Description
Location: Orangeburg, SC
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Shift: 1st Shift | Mon-Thur 6a till 4p | Friday as need for OT
Pay Range: $27/hr
Benefits: Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, and more!
• Assist in developing and improving assembly processes for new or modified products.
• Participate in creating assembly instructions and work procedures for production teams.
• Help identify opportunities for process optimization during new product introductions.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for assembly-related issues on the floor.
• Work closely with assemblers to diagnose problems and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Materials, Quality, and Test Engineering departments to resolve production challenges.
• Monitor assembly quality and performance, ensuring products meet specifications and standards.
• Provide on-the-job training to assemblers as needed and support continuous improvement efforts.
• 2+ years of relevant experience with an Associate degree, or
• 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience without a degree
• Associate degree in a technical or manufacturing discipline preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work collaboratively across departments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Basic familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.) for viewing and interpreting drawings.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively on the production floor.
Meet Your Recruiter
Technical Recruiter
I am a Recruiter at Sterling Engineering, where I support Flex-related positions across a wide range of skill sets, including HR, technicians, engineers, and more. I have been recruiting for nearly three years and joined Sterling in October 2025, and I am loving every minute of it.
I have a passion for recruiting because I love being part of the people industry. I enjoy building relationships, learning about each candidate’s goals, and helping pair the right person with the best opportunity. For me, recruiting is about more than filling a role. It is about creating long-term success for both the client and the candidate.
I am also a Certified Staffing Professional through the American Staffing Association, which reflects my commitment to staffing best practices, industry knowledge, and delivering a high-quality experience throughout the recruiting process.