Mechanical Assembly Engineer — Hands-On Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

Culligan International is seeking a recent engineering graduate or someone starting a growth path combining hands-on manufacturing with engineering and project management exposure. You will assemble water treatment equipment, read technical drawings, and support testing and FAT activities onsite.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree, strong mechanical aptitude, and willingness to learn PLC/VFD/HMI systems; travel up to 10% may be required, with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; able to learn electrical systems and PLC/VFD/HMI devices.
• Willing to train the right candidate and support hands-on manufacturing.
• Ability to read technical drawings, bills of materials, and schematics.
• Capable of lifting up to 75 pounds and travel up to 10% (possibly international).

Responsibilities

• Assemble water treatment equipment and piping per drawings and specs.
• Perform mechanical testing, checkout, and FAT support.
• Troubleshoot during assembly and testing.
• Assist in FAT and commissioning activities.
• Maintain documentation and safety/quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on learning

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Culligan International is seeking a recent engineering graduate or someone starting a growth path combining hands-on manufacturing with engineering and project management exposure. You will assemble water treatment equipment, read technical drawings, and support testing and FAT activities onsite.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree, strong mechanical aptitude, and willingness to learn PLC/VFD/HMI systems; travel up to 10% may be required, with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.