Sr. Project Engineer (Automation)
Job Description
$60–70/hr | Long-Term Contract through Q1 2027
- Manage delivery of a new custom assembly system from design through production launch
- Work directly with the OEM on machine design, development, build, and testing
- Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams
- Support equipment layout, process flow, and design revisions
- Lead FAT, installation, startup, qualification, and ramp-up activities
- Develop operator work instructions and support manufacturing readiness
- Track schedules, milestones, deliverables, and project risks
- Experience with custom automation, assembly equipment, or capital equipment projects
- Strong experience working directly with OEMs, machine builders, or system integrators
- Hands-on understanding of complex machine builds and manufacturing processes
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and ability to work independently
- Proficient with Excel and project tracking tools
- Medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing experience is a plus
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.
Meet Your Recruiter
Team Lead and Principal Recruiter
Ric is a Team Lead and Principal Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than a decade of technical recruiting experience, including over eight years with Sterling. In his role, he leads recruiting efforts while also working hands-on with clients and candidates throughout the full hiring process.
From sourcing hard-to-find technical talent to navigating offer negotiations, Ric focuses on creating strong, lasting matches that benefit both the individual and the organization. His approach is built on understanding technical environments, listening closely to hiring needs and career goals, and aligning the right people with the right opportunities.
Ric enjoys recruiting because of the meaningful impact it can have on someone’s career. Whether helping a candidate pursue a growth opportunity, improve work-life balance, or step into a leadership role, he is driven by the opportunity to support people through important career decisions. At the same time, he takes pride in helping companies build high-performing teams that move their business forward.