Engineering Technician
Job Description
Location: West Columbia, SC
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire | Lots of growth opportunity!
Shift: 1st Shift | Mon–Thur 7a till 3:30p | Fri 5:30a till 2p
Pay: $27–$30/hr (Depending on experience)
- Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Support process engineers with implementation and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
- Assist in building, modifying, and maintaining jigs, fixtures, and tooling used in production.
- Utilize CAD software to review and support tooling and fixture designs (non-product design).
- Provide documentation support including work instructions, process flows, and standard operating procedures.
- Conduct time studies and analyze production data to improve efficiency and throughput.
- Support production ramp-up efforts to meet increasing daily and weekly build targets.
- Work hands-on on the production floor assisting with assembly, troubleshooting, and process validation.
- Assist with setup, optimization, and troubleshooting of conveyor systems and production lines.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to implement processes across multiple production phases (inverter builds, PCBA, and enclosures).
- Support installation and validation of new production lines and equipment.
- Identify process issues and recommend solutions to improve quality, safety, and productivity.\
- Communicate effectively with engineers, supervisors, and production teams regarding process improvements and challenges.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
- 0–3+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering support, or a related field (internships considered).
- Basic CAD experience required (tooling/fixture exposure preferred; not product design focused).
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude with experience using hand and power tools.
- Exposure to conveyor systems, automation, or high-volume manufacturing environments is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a process improvement mindset.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.
- Eagerness to learn and grow within a rapidly expanding manufacturing operation.
Meet Your Recruiter
Max Francis
Technical Recruiter
Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move—one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.
As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.
What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.
Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.