Mechanical Engineer I

Culligan•Libertyville, IL
•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Mechanical Engineer I who will be responsible for creating and revising drawings, developing submittals and technical packages, collecting and analyzing test data, troubleshooting pilot equipment, and supporting customer projects. The role is based in the office five days per week with occasional travel to customer sites. The engineer will work under licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) to gain qualifying experience toward PE licensure and is expected to obtain Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification. Responsibilities include supporting sales efforts, reviewing customer specifications, preparing technical documentation, creating 2D drawings and 3D models, updating P&IDs and other drawings, supporting laboratory and pilot testing, assembling and troubleshooting pilot units, traveling to customer sites for installation and startup, and collaborating with various teams. The engineer will also perform other tasks as needed to support business needs and customers.

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).
  • Ability to 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.
  • Must be available to travel up to 50% to support customer, project, and business needs.

Nice To Haves

  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Quality-focused mindset
  • 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.

Benefits

  • paid time off
  • health
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • disability benefits
  • 401(k)
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