Applications Engineer
Company: Sterling Engineering Inc.
Location: Rolling Meadows
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Title : Applications Engineer
Location : Rolling Meadows, IL Hire Type : Contract to Hire
Compensation : $35-45/hrly Benefits : As a contract employee of
Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits
Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans
to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee
Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan. Overview: Are you an Applications
Engineer who thrives at the intersection of technology, customer
collaboration, and problem-solving? Do you enjoy turning complex
service needs into clear, value-driven technical solutions? Join a
fast-growing, innovation-driven automation organization where your
expertise directly impacts customer success. This role is ideal for
an engineer who enjoys owning customer opportunities, influencing
technical solutions, and partnering closely with service and sales
teams to deliver exceptional outcomes. You’ll play a critical role
in shaping service strategies, supporting cutting-edge automation
systems, and strengthening long-term customer relationships. Job
Duties: Translate customer service needs into accurate, compelling
service proposals and RFQs across a broad portfolio of automation
service offerings. Serve as a trusted technical partner, engaging
customers to understand their systems, challenges, and long-term
goals, and recommending value-added solutions. Own and manage the
service opportunity pipeline using CRM tools, ensuring visibility,
accuracy, and momentum from inquiry through delivery. Collaborate
with service and sales leadership to develop commercial service
packages, plan customer visits, and support strategic growth
initiatives. Support customer satisfaction initiatives by tracking
feedback, following up on service performance, and driving
continuous improvement. Identify and contribute to process
improvements that streamline service operations and enhance the
customer experience. Assist with resolving open service invoices
when needed to maintain strong customer partnerships. Stay current
on evolving service offerings, automation technologies, and best
practices through ongoing technical and sales training. Leverage
CRM, ERP, and business systems to improve efficiency and ensure
seamless cross-functional communication. Operate in alignment with
company policies, safety standards, and ethical guidelines.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering,
Technology, or a related business/technical discipline. 5 years of
experience in a technical service, applications engineering, parts,
or solution-oriented sales environment. Strong ability to
understand complex automation or manufacturing systems and
communicate solutions clearly to customers. 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.
Keywords: Sterling Engineering Inc., Orland Park , Applications Engineer, Engineering , Rolling Meadows, Illinois
