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Sterling Engineering · 3 hours ago

Controls Engineer

positionMadison, WI
timeContract
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Sterling Engineering is a company that designs and builds state-of-the-art custom automated machinery for various industries. They are seeking a Controls Engineer to design electrical hardware and software for custom automated machinery and to develop and program PLC systems, among other responsibilities.

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Responsibilities

Design electrical hardware and software for custom automated machinery
Develop and program PLC systems using Rockwell Automation ControlLogix
Create and maintain ladder logic and control architectures
Design and develop HMI applications
Implement and tune multi-axis motion control systems
Specify, integrate, and commission industrial robotic platforms
Develop and integrate machine vision systems
Perform system integration, startup, and hands-on equipment debugging
Create and maintain technical documentation and electrical drawings
Collaborate closely with mechanical, manufacturing, and customer teams
Support projects through all phases, including design reviews and commissioning

Qualification

PLC programmingElectrical draftingMotion control systemsRobot integrationMachine vision systemsProject managementTroubleshootingCommunication skills

Required

Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, and UL 508A
Electrical drafting experience using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
PLC programming expertise with Rockwell Automation ControlLogix
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of hands-on automation controls or systems integration experience

Preferred

Robot integration experience
Knowledge of ANSI/RIA R15.06 robotic safety standards

Company

Sterling Engineering

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Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Westchester, Illinois, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://sterling-engineering.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (3)
2024 (6)
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2022 (1)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Dolores Connolly
CEO
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Recent News

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