Facilities Engineer

LOGISNEXT AMERICAS INC•Marengo, IL

6d•$76,147 - $97,000•Onsite

About The Position

Logisnext Americas Inc. is a technology-driven forklift manufacturer and total solutions provider offering products and services in material handling, automation, and fleet support. The Facilities Engineer provides engineering and technical expertise for capital projects and is responsible for planning and executing facility projects, maintaining building systems and infrastructure, coordinating contractors, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulatory requirements. The role supports company policies, procedures, and priorities related to safety, quality, time, cost, core values, and environmental goals. This is an onsite position in Marengo, Illinois. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and may require additional hours outside standard business hours depending on project or emergency needs. The position involves minimal travel, though capital investments may require equipment or tooling runoff at a supplier or manufacturer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field.
At least 3 years of experience in a facilities-related role.
Experience developing, planning, and executing facility projects, including capital investments (CAPEX).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Technical knowledge of electrical systems, including facility electrical compliance, ARC Flash requirements, and network communication.
Ability to read building prints, including fire suppression, HVAC/AMU, roofing, plumbing, renovations/demolition, and building expansions.
Experience coordinating contractors, evaluating proposals, monitoring performance, and supporting project requirements.
Continuous-improvement mindset and ability to identify deficiencies and opportunities in existing systems.
Dependable team player with open communication skills and ability to support cross-functional teams and goals.
Ability to use hand tools, lift 35 pounds, and spend work hours on one’s feet.
Comfort working on ladders and at heights, including aerial lifts and roofing access.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of utilities and systems such as HVAC/AMU, hydraulics, pneumatics, fueling systems, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Knowledge of emergency systems such as UPS, generators, fire protection, and burglary monitoring.
Electrical troubleshooting experience and understanding of Arc Flash Safety.
Knowledge of compliance requirements and codes such as NFPA and OSHA.

Responsibilities

Develop, document, present, and implement facilities improvement projects.
Schedule, organize, budget, support, and evaluate contractor work, including equipment installation.
Provide cross-functional technical support for projects led by manufacturing engineers, maintenance, supervisors, IT, and other teams.
Maintain facility systems through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and process studies to identify risks and potential failure points.
Develop, plan, and execute facility projects, including capital investments.
Coordinate contractor activities, evaluate proposals, monitor performance, and provide project support.
Identify deficiencies and improvement opportunities in existing systems.
Maintain and record detailed task logs in the company CMMS, including project notes, relevant photos, and parts logs.
Develop, maintain, and communicate building and property layouts using AutoCAD.
Support facility electrical compliance, ARC Flash requirements, and network communication.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Profit-sharing opportunities.
Flexible Spending and HSA accounts.
401(k) with automatic company contribution and company match.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Life, dependent life, and AD&D insurance.
Paid parental leave, including 6–8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discounts.
On-site fitness center in Houston and Marengo.
On-the-job training and development.