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Test Automation Engineer

Northlake, IL 60164

Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Other Professional Job Number: 51123176 Compensation: $40-45 / hour

Job Description

Position: Automation Test Engineer
Location: Northlake, IL 60164 – onsite daily – locals preferred
Duration: 3-6+ months - This is long term and is contract to hire

Pay Rate:  $38.00 -$45.00 per hour W2

Are you an engineer who loves hands-on work with smart, connected products?

I am looking for an Automation Test Engineer to design and support automated test systems for IoT-enabled access and control products.

This is NOT an IT software QA role — it’s a hardware and systems-focused engineering position in a manufacturing and R&D environment, where you’ll work directly with embedded systems, sensors, and test automation equipment.

You’ll play a critical role in bringing connected access technologies to life, ensuring every product that leaves our line performs flawlessly.

If you’re passionate about automation, connected systems, and hands-on engineering — we’d love to talk.

Overview of Responsibilities
  • Design, program, and maintain automated test equipment for IoT and electromechanical products
  • Develop test programs using LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, or C/C#
  • Troubleshoot hardware, firmware, and test system issues
  • Partner with product engineers to validate performance before release
  • Ensure reliability, accuracy, and repeatability of test systems

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering field
  • 3+ years in product testing or validation within manufacturing or R&D
  • Hands-on experience with automated test systems and embedded devices
  • Knowledge of electronics, sensors, and communication protocols (UART, CAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.)
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Preferred: Experience testing IoT products, familiarity with Six Sigma or similar process disciplines
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About us…Sterling Engineering, in business for 56 years …we offer FULL BENEFITS! As a Sterling Engineering W2 employee on contract, you receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 3 Medical plans to choose from, Dental & Vision plans, 401(k) with a match, and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

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

Erik Butzen
Technical Recruiter

Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.

Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.

As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.

One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.

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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