Mechanical Engineer I- Project Service II Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electric motor repair industry is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to manage projects, oversee costs, and act as a communication link between the production floor and customers. This role is ideal for recent graduates or entry-level applicants looking to start a career in a dynamic environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Paid time off, holidays, and vacation

Role-specific cell phone allowance

Free onsite fitness center access

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Willing to obtain Vibration Analyst Level III certification.
• No prior experience required for entry-level applicants.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor daily costs to maximize profitability.
• Oversee daily progress to ensure delivery deadlines are met.
• Act as communication link for field service repairs.

Skills

Adaptable

Effective communication

Customer service

Technical writing

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

MotorBase

SharePoint

CRM Software

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer I - PC

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Customer Service Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

**If selected for employment, it will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test, clearance of an authorized background check, and pre-placement verification of submitted information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

For 95 years, Bradleys’ has been the trusted electric motor and generator repair facility for the nation’s leaders in petroleum refining, petrochemical, manufacturing, power, water management, wind power, and mining industries.

Bradleys remains recognized throughout North America as a leader in large electric motor repair and load testing, thanks to continuous investments in the latest technology, testing equipment, and resins, ensuring high-quality products for our customers. With extensive hands-on experience with small to ultra-large electric motors, evidence-based documented processes, ISO 9001:2015 certification, and adherence to all EASA, IEEE, API, and ASME standards, Bradleys’ maintains one of the industry's best safety ratings.

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer I – PC to join our skilled team. In this role, you will be responsible for scheduling, managing, and monitoring daily costs (labor and materials) to maximize profitability, and overseeing daily progress to ensure delivery deadlines are met for all production, warranty, or overhead projects. The Project Coordinator acts as the communication link between the production floor, customer, and customer service team for field service repairs, sales repairs, rewind repairs, and recondition repairs, including Level I, II, and III repairs.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Lead: Managing Jobs in Motorbase

• Follow ISO process timelines to complete jobs and set them as ‘Ready to Invoice’ and submit MRR Reports to customers as required by job level and type.
• Identify labor and cost overruns; coordinate with Quality Control, Customer Service Manager, and Production Manager to document and communicate root causes.
• Review and approve Customer Purchase Orders and verify scope of work against Bradleys’ quotes.
• Create As-Found proposals after disassembling and inspecting motors.
• Send proposals to the Customer Service Manager for approval.
• Use green/blue sheet processes to communicate special instructions between customer and production.
• Update Motorbase job details and job packets as needed.
• Log changes to jobs following ISO standards.
• Communicate work discoveries to customers via MRR updates.
• Coordinate any changes to scheduled ship dates.
• Manage scope changes, including submitting add-on quotes and creating internal labor quotes.
• Photograph jobs in progress for customer updates.
• Follow up with purchasing to ensure timely material arrivals.
• Create pop-up updates for long lead time parts.
• Notify production and document expected material arrival dates in Motorbase.
• Coordinate with purchasing on stock material orders, costs, and invoice postings.
• Review completed jobs and set them as 'Ready to Invoice.'
• Contact customers for motor delivery.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Overtime may be required for expedited repairs.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Adaptable to changing environments and processes
• Experience with MS Office Suite, MotorBase, SharePoint, and CRM preferred
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong technical and business writing abilities
• Effective time management
• Leadership qualities
• Understanding of detailed cost reporting

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
• No prior experience required for entry-level applicants
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Willingness to obtain and maintain Vibration Analyst Level III certification
• Must pass Motor Certification I Course Test within 90 days
• Forklift certification
• Proficiency with computers and databases
• Fluent in English (reading, speaking, writing)

Qualifications

• Keen interest or knowledge of the motor industry is a plus
• Familiarity with GTI, Emerson/CSI vibration hardware/software is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technical, rotational equipment, or manufacturing environment

Benefits

Bradleys offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with employer match
• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Paid time off, holidays, and vacation
• Role-specific cell phone allowance
• Free onsite fitness center access

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Physical Demands

O = Occasionally (0-33%)

F = Frequently (34-66%)

C = Continuously (67-100%)

Overhead Lifting F up to 25 lbs

Waist Level Lifting F up to 50 lbs

Floor Level Lifting F up to 50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling F

Sitting O at desk

Standing F

Walking C on shop floor

Carrying F paperwork/tools

Climbing O stairs

Crawling O

Balancing O

Stooping F

Bending F

Kneeling F

Twisting F

Reaching F

Finger Dexterity C

Handling C tools/equipment

Grasping/Gripping O

Feeling O

Talking C

Hearing C

Vision C

Weather C