Job Description
Job DescriptionPosition: Automation Test EngineerLocation: Northlake, IL 60164 – onsite daily – locals preferredDuration: 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
#inLS
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.