Senior Equipment Mechanical Engineer

J.S. Held LLC

. Inspect and evaluate damages to different types of mechanical and electronic systems, such as machinery, refrigeration systems, furnaces, conveyance systems, elevators, UPS, boilers, medical equipment, laboratory equipment, injection molding machinery, industrial plants, and a variety of other mechanical / industrial equipment.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspect and evaluate damages to different types of mechanical and electronic systems, such as machinery, refrigeration systems, furnaces, conveyance systems, elevators, UPS, boilers, medical equipment, laboratory equipment, injection molding machinery, industrial plants, and a variety of other mechanical / industrial equipment.
Conduct configuration audits.
Analyze requirements and specifications to determine comparable equipment replacements.
Provide research to determine costs associated with equipment replacement (i.e., new and used).
Expected to produce 3+ page written reports regularly.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with over 5 years of experience in engineering design, analysis, or applications
Must reside in Chicago, Illinois
Must be willing and able to travel 30–50% of the time, sometimes at short notice but not for extended periods of time.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Computer skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Time Off policy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Match
Commuter Benefit

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical systems inspectionelectronic systems evaluationconfiguration auditsequipment replacement analysiscost analysisengineering designengineering analysisapplications engineering

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering