Vibration & Reliability Technician: Industrial Diagnostics

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

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.