Mechanical Assembly Engineer

Culligan Water; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Culligan Water is seeking a recent engineering graduate or someone pursuing a hands-on manufacturing career with strong growth potential in project management. You will work on assembling water treatment systems and learning advanced technologies.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree, mechanical aptitude, and willingness to travel up to 10%. The role offers on-site work, full-time hours, and opportunities to engage in FAT, testing, and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field; engineering preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Ability to learn electrical systems and PLC/VFD/HMI devices.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Assemble water treatment equipment and piping per drawings.
• Perform mechanical testing and system verification before shipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues during assembly.
• Support FAT and commissioning activities.
• Read P&IDs, BOMs, and assembly drawings.
• Collaborate with project engineers and managers through the project lifecycle.
• Learn water treatment technologies including RO, deionization, filtration, UV, and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate assembly and quality documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read and interpret drawings

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Locations

Libertyville IL
1520 Harris Rd
Libertyville, IL 60048, USA

Libertyville IL
1520 Harris Rd
Libertyville, IL 60048, USA

+0 more locations less locations

• On-site
• Travel Required : Yes
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MECHA008488

Description

This position is ideal for recent engineering graduates or individuals seeking a career path that combines hands‑on technical experience with long‑term engineering and project management growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assemble commercial and industrial water treatment equipment, piping systems, skids, and integrated process systems according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform mechanical testing, operational checkout, and system verification prior to shipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process‑related issues during assembly and testing.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and support commissioning activities as required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, bills of material, assembly drawings, and technical specifications.
• Work alongside Project Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Field Service Engineers, and Project Managers to gain exposure to the full project lifecycle.
• Learn water treatment processes and technologies including reverse osmosis, deionization, filtration, softening, UV, EDI, and related process equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, production efficiency, and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain accurate assembly, testing, and quality documentation.
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Engineering preferred); equivalent experience considered.
• Strong mechanical aptitude required, willing to work in a hands‑on manufacturing environment for extended periods, able to learn electrical systems and programming PLC/VFD/HMI devices.
• Will consider all experience levels, including new graduates; willing to train the right candidate.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Team lifting or material‑handling equipment may be used when required by safety procedures.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%, possibly internationally as well.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in this position:

Attention to detail Mechanical aptitude Quality‑focused mindset

Problem -solving skills Teamwork & Collaboration Time management Safety awareness

Target Salary Range: $70,000 - 80,000 per year, paid hourly. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, experience, level, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full‑time positions are eligible for competitive benefits, including: paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401(k).

Culligan International Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Travel Required

Yes . 10% with possible international

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

:

Motivations

:

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.