Mechanical Engineer I

Culligan International•Libertyville, IL

38d•$60,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is based in the office five days per week with occasional travel to customer sites for testing, installation, startup, and commissioning activities. The role works directly under licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) to gain qualifying engineering experience toward PE licensure and is expected to obtain Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
0-2 years of engineering, internship, co-op, laboratory, manufacturing, field service, or project experience.
Working knowledge of SolidWorks, AutoCAD, mechanical drawings, fluid systems, pumps, valves, piping, and technical documentation.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to work under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), obtain Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification through the FE exam, and pursue PE licensure.
U.S. citizenship required; must be available to work on-site four days per week and travel up to 50% to support customer, project, and business needs.

Nice To Haves

Attention to detail
Mechanical aptitude
Quality-focused mindset
Problem-solving skills
Teamwork & Collaboration
Time management
Safety awareness

Responsibilities

Support Global Accounts sales efforts by assisting with equipment selection, proposal development, technical responses, and budgetary estimates.
Review customer specifications, drawings, and site information to identify technical questions, missing information, and project risks.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation including submittals, BOMs, equipment lists, manuals, startup packages, and closeout documents.
Create, revise, and maintain 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
Update P&IDs, General Arrangement drawings, piping layouts, and fabrication details while maintaining revision control.
Support laboratory and pilot testing activities including equipment setup, data collection, test execution, and results documentation.
Assemble, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain pilot units and test skids in accordance with engineering drawings and safety requirements.
Travel to customer sites to assist with equipment installation verification, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operator training.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, service, and sales teams to deliver accurate documentation, resolve technical issues, and support successful project execution.
Perform other tasks as needed to support business needs and customers.