Maintenance Engineer
Job in
Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, 60122, USA
Listed on 2026-05-31
Listing for:
Movement Search & Delivery
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer with 8+ years in a heavy industrial environment and a strong focus on rotating equipment reliability. This role is critical to ensuring the performance, uptime, and longevity of key assets through proactive maintenance strategies, advanced diagnostics, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in vibration analysis and a hands‑on approach to solving complex equipment challenges.
Key Responsibilities- Lead reliability and maintenance efforts for rotating equipment including pumps, compressors, motors, turbines, and gearboxes
- Perform and interpret vibration analysis to diagnose equipment health, identify failure modes, and recommend corrective actions
- Develop and execute predictive and preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend asset life
- Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on critical equipment failures and implement sustainable corrective actions
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize equipment performance and maintenance strategies
- Support equipment overhauls, installations, and commissioning activities
- Evaluate and improve lubrication practices, alignment procedures, and balancing of rotating assets
- Utilize CMMS systems to track maintenance activities, analyze trends, and drive data-informed decisions
- Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance personnel on best practices and condition monitoring techniques
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of maintenance or reliability engineering experience in a heavy industrial environment (e.g., manufacturing, petrochemical, power generation, steel, or similar)
- Strong expertise in rotating equipment systems and components
- Demonstrated experience with vibration analysis and condition monitoring techniques
- Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies and reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) principles
- Experience with alignment (laser preferred), balancing, and lubrication best practices
- Familiarity with CMMS platforms and maintenance planning tools
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a hands‑on mindset
- Vibration Analysis Certification (e.g., ISO Category I)
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or similar
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