Sterling Engineering

Control Engineer

Sterling Engineering Louisville, KY
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Sterling Engineering provided pay range

This range is provided by Sterling Engineering. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

🚀 Join Our Team – Shape the Future of Automation!


We’re seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, program, and implement PLCs and HMIs for advanced automated equipment. This role blends hands-on engineering with the opportunity to lead controls projects from concept to completion.


What You’ll Do

  • Develop PLC programs & HMI builds for automation systems
  • Solve electrical engineering challenges from component to system level
  • Design schematics & panel layouts
  • Collaborate with sales, procurement, manufacturing & field service teams
  • Create structured, reusable PLC ladder logic
  • Build intuitive HMI screens with strong troubleshooting feedback
  • Review documentation (BOMs, drawings, manuals) for new designs
  • Troubleshoot wiring & safety circuits as needed
  • Travel occasionally to customer sites for installs & support


What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years in Automation, Controls, or Robotics Engineering
  • BS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • Skilled in Studio 5000, View Designer & FactoryTalk Optix
  • Familiar with AutoCAD/Solidworks Electrical (a plus)
  • Knowledge of NEC/OSHA safety standards
  • Strong communication & organizational skills
  • Robotics experience (FANUC, Kawasaki, Yaskawa) preferred
  • SQL knowledge a bonus


Why Join Us

If you’re innovative, detail-oriented, and passionate about automation technology, you’ll thrive in our fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

  • Seniority level

    Associate
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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