Mechatronics Engineer — Motion Control & Prototyping

Sterling Engineering; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Huntley, IL is seeking a Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer with 0–2 years of experience to join a hands-on team. You will support design, testing, and customer-facing applications across motion control and automation projects, collaborating with cross-functional colleagues on new product development.

You’ll build 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation, performing calculations and supporting prototype testing and validation.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of engineering experience in mechanical design, product development, manufacturing, automation, or related fields.
• Internships, co-ops, or significant academic projects encouraged.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, machine design, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for mechanical and mechatronic products, including customer, distributor, and sales inquiries.
• Assist with product selection, quotations, technical requirements, and application recommendations.
• Support design, development, and testing of custom linear motion and mechatronic solutions.
• Create and maintain 3D models, manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks.
• Perform engineering calculations involving bearing life, load analysis, critical speed, buckling loads, and motion system performance.
• Support testing and validation of linear guideways, ball screws, bearings, actuators, and related motion-control products.
• Participate in prototype development, laboratory testing, and product performance analysis.
• Investigate customer-reported product issues through inspection, testing, data collection, and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams on design reviews, manufacturability, and product implementation.
• Support customer meetings, product demonstrations, training, and troubleshooting.
• Work with engineering teams on product enhancements, technical problem-solving, and new product introductions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and engineering projects.

Skills

0–2 years experience

Mechanical design

Manufacturing processes

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD Software

Job description

Sterling Engineering in Huntley, IL is seeking a Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer with 0–2 years of experience to join a hands-on team. You will support design, testing, and customer-facing applications across motion control and automation projects, collaborating with cross-functional colleagues on new product development.

You’ll build 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation, performing calculations and supporting prototype testing and validation.