Mechanical Engineer I

Culligan International; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Culligan International is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to create and revise drawings in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, develop submittals and technical packages, and analyze test data. The role is based in the office five days per week with occasional travel to customer sites for testing, installation, startup, and commissioning.

You will work under licensed Professional Engineers to gain qualifying experience toward PE licensure and are expected to obtain Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years engineering/internship experience.
• Proficient with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Able to travel up to 50% and work on-site four days a week.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; PE licensure path.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise 2D drawings and 3D models in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Develop submittals and technical packages.
• Collect and analyze test data; troubleshoot pilot equipment.
• Support customer projects from concept through startup.
• Prepare technical documentation: submittals, BOMs, manuals, startup packages, closeout docs.
• Travel to customer sites for testing, installation, startup, and commissioning.

Skills

Mechanical drawings

Fluid systems

Pumps

Valves

Piping

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Responsibilities include creating and revising drawings in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, developing submittals and technical packages, collecting and analyzing test data, troubleshooting pilot equipment, and supporting customer projects from concept through startup. 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.

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.

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.
• 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.

Competencies

• Attention to detail Mechanical aptitude Quality-focused mindset
• Problem -solving skills Teamwork & Collaboration
• Time management Safety awareness
• Target Salary Range: $60,000 - 70,000 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.