Engineer II

Virtual Company; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking an Engineer II in North Chicago, IL to install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair analytical laboratory instrumentation including HPLC, GC, and Mass Spectrometry systems. The role requires hands-on platform experience and a strong calibration/maintenance background.

Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Engineering or related fields, with 3+ years of instrument experience and familiarity with CMMS documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or Engineering preferred.
• Associate degree or High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of directly relevant experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, MS).
• Perform preventive maintenance, instrument qualification, and performance verification using NIST-traceable standards.
• Diagnose instrument failures and perform corrective repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
• Configure and optimize chromatography systems for reliable analytical performance.
• Use chromatography software to monitor instrument performance and troubleshoot.
• Coordinate equipment repairs, replacement parts, and technical support with suppliers.
• Document maintenance activities, calibration results, service requests, and corrective actions using CMMS.
• Provide technical guidance on instrument operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Analytical instrumentation experience

HPLC/UPLC maintenance

GC maintenance

Mass Spectrometry maintenance

NIST-traceable calibration

Preventive maintenance & instrument Qo

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Chemistry/Engineering (preferred)

Associates or HS with 5+ years applicable experience

Tools

Waters Empower chromatography software

CMMS for maintenance tracking

Job description

Job Title: Engineer II
Location:North Chicago, IL
Pay Rate: $42–$45/hr.

Job Description

• Install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair analytical laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, and Mass Spectrometry systems.

• Perform preventive maintenance, instrument qualification, and performance verification using NIST-traceable standards.

• Diagnose instrument failures and perform corrective repairs to minimize equipment downtime.

• Configure and optimize chromatography systems to ensure reliable analytical performance.

• Use chromatography software to monitor instrument performance and support troubleshooting.

• Coordinate equipment repairs, replacement parts, and technical support with suppliers.

• Document maintenance activities, calibration results, service requests, and corrective actions using CMMS.

• Provide technical guidance on instrument operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or Engineering preferred.

• Associate degree or High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of directly relevant experience considered.

Required Skills

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with analytical laboratory instrumentation.

• HPLC/UPLC and GC installation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

• Mass Spectrometry system maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Calibration of laboratory instruments using NIST-traceable standards.

• Preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and instrument qualification.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Waters Empower chromatography software.

• Experience with UV-Vis Spectrophotometers and other analytical laboratory equipment.

• Experience with CMMS for maintenance tracking and service documentation.

• Experience supporting multiple laboratory sites. #LI-BS1