Robotics Technician (FANUC) - Travel, Commissioning

Sterling Engineering, Inc.; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Sterling Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Robotics Technician (FANUC preferred) in Bartlett, IL. The role supports installation, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning of robotic automation systems across the Midwest and beyond.

You will travel ~40% to customer sites, troubleshoot and edit robot programs, and assist with SAT and system startups. No programming from scratch required; training available and growth toward FANUC Master Certification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with industrial robots or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting and editing FANUC robots preferred.
• Candidates with ABB, Universal Robots, Yaskawa, or similar platforms encouraged to apply.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and system readiness before equipment ships.
• Troubleshoot robotic systems and automation equipment; assist engineering teams.
• Commission robotic systems at customer sites; support startups and SAT.
• Travel to customer facilities; travel mostly within IL, WI, MI, OH, NY.

Skills

Robotics troubleshooting

Customer-facing

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Tools

FANUC robots

ABB platform

Universal Robots

Yaskawa systems

Cognex/Keyence vision

Job description

Sterling Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Robotics Technician (FANUC preferred) in Bartlett, IL. The role supports installation, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning of robotic automation systems across the Midwest and beyond.

You will travel ~40% to customer sites, troubleshoot and edit robot programs, and assist with SAT and system startups. No programming from scratch required; training available and growth toward FANUC Master Certification.