Head of High-Speed Automation Engineering

Sterling Engineering; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary up to $225K

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Director of Engineering who will oversee a multidisciplinary team in Libertyville. This role focuses on designing and scaling high-speed automated assembly systems, with responsibilities including leading engineering teams, collaborating with clients for seamless execution, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in high-speed automation and experience in FDA-regulated industries. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large engineering organizations with multiple layers of management.
• Strong background in high-speed automation ideally from an automation integrator environment.
• Experience in FDA‑regulated industries (Medical Device, Pharma, Food, Consumer).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a large engineering team.
• Drive design, specification, installation, and support of automation equipment.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams.

Skills

high-speed automation

leadership

communication

problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field

Master’s or MBA preferred

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Director of Engineering who will oversee a multidisciplinary team in Libertyville. This role focuses on designing and scaling high-speed automated assembly systems, with responsibilities including leading engineering teams, collaborating with clients for seamless execution, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in high-speed automation and experience in FDA-regulated industries. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are provided.