Vibration Analyst / Industrial Reliability Technician- Elmhurst, IL

ROTATING EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS, INC; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotating Equipment Specialists, LLC in Elmhurst, IL, is seeking a Vibration Analyst / Industrial Reliability Technician to support industrial operations in the Chicago area.

You will collect and analyze vibration data on motors, pumps, fans, bearings, and gearboxes, identify issues, and document actionable recommendations. This is a hands-on role demanding accuracy, safety, and clear communication with customers and RES teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on training and experience in vibration data collection and analysis
• The ability to recognize common rotating equipment faults and explain findings clearly
• Experience working around industrial machinery
• Strong attention to detail and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to organize work and perform routine assignments independently
• Professional communication and a dependable, safety-focused approach
• Comfort using diagnostic instruments, software, and written reports
• A valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze vibration data using portable and condition-monitoring systems
• Identify and investigate machinery issues such as imbalance, misalignment, looseness, and bearing defects
• Document findings and provide clear, practical recommendations
• Track equipment condition and follow up on developing problems
• Communicate findings with RES team members and customer personnel
• Support infrared thermography, ultrasonic inspections, lubrication analysis, laser shaft alignment, and precision field balancing as your skills and assignments allow
• Follow site safety procedures and maintain accurate equipment records

Skills

Vibration data collection

Vibration data analysis

Fault diagnosis

Independent worker

Professional communication

Diagnostic instruments

Written reports

Driver's license

Education

Vibration analysis certification (preferred)

Tools

Portable vibration analyzers

Condition-monitoring software

Job description

Vibration Analyst / Industrial Reliability Technician

Rotating Equipment Specialists, LLC | Elmhurst, IL | Full-Time

Rotating Equipment Specialists, LLC (RES) is hiring a trained Vibration Analyst / Industrial Reliability Technician to support industrial operations in Elmhurst, IL and the surrounding Chicagoland areas.

We’re looking for someone who already knows how to collect quality vibration data, recognize developing machinery problems, and communicate useful findings. You’ll work with rotating equipment such as motors, pumps, fans, bearings, and gearboxes while helping the customer address problems before they lead to equipment failure or unplanned downtime.

What You’ll Do

• Collect and analyze vibration data using portable and condition-monitoring systems
• Identify and investigate machinery issues such as imbalance, misalignment, looseness, and bearing defects
• Document findings and provide clear, practical recommendations
• Track equipment condition and follow up on developing problems
• Communicate findings with RES team members and customer personnel
• Support infrared thermography, ultrasonic inspections, lubrication analysis, laser shaft alignment, and precision field balancing as your skills and assignments allow
• Follow site safety procedures and maintain accurate equipment records

What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on training and experience in vibration data collection and analysis
• The ability to recognize common rotating equipment faults and explain your findings clearly
• Experience working around industrial machinery
• Strong attention to detail and sound troubleshooting skills
• The ability to organize your work and perform routine assignments independently
• Professional communication and a dependable, safety-focused approach
• Comfort using diagnostic instruments, software, and written reports
• A valid driver’s license

Vibration analysis certification is preferred.

Experience with infrared, ultrasound, alignment, balancing, or continuous condition monitoring is a plus.

This is a hands-on industrial role. It involves extended periods of walking and standing, climbing stairs and ladders, working around operating machinery, wearing required PPE, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Why Join RES?

Since 1954, RES has helped industrial customers diagnose machinery problems and improve equipment reliability. This role gives you the opportunity to apply your vibration analysis skills, broaden your experience with other diagnostic technologies, and become a valued part of our team.

If you have vibration analysis experience and enjoy figuring out what machinery is telling you, we’d like to hear from you.