Sulzer · 20 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer
Joliet, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSulzer is a leading engineering company focused on innovation and sustainability. The Mechanical Engineer will perform, coordinate, and supervise design and troubleshooting of pump systems while interacting with customers and ensuring project completion and satisfaction.
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Responsibilities
Provide customer service and respond to customer(s) technical issues and questions regarding pump systems: mechanical design improvements, hydraulic re-rates and enhancements, vibration analysis, pressure boundary analysis, metallurgical problem solving, corrosion/erosion, optimize plant systems/rotating equipment interfaces, maintenance and system operation/limitations, thrust calculations, seal flush plan optimization and baseplates. Process GFER's completely and accurately
Provide onsite support to customer sites to troubleshoot and solve (Sulzer and competitors’ products) technical problems (system, mechanical, hydraulic, vibration, metallurgy, instrumentation & control). Make recommendations to solve these problems and, if necessary, coordinate and supervise personnel to achieve desired result and successful outcome
Identify ‘new business’ opportunities to increase revenue
Assist PS sales personnel with technical issues and technical presentations. This support will often be ‘one on one’ with customer with the technical content being paramount to obtaining orders. Provide technical input for quotes. Provide technical training for sales and shop personnel
Supervise revision of drawings and Bills of Material involving equipment design changes and upgrades. Prepare engineering documentation (drawings, calculations, reports) suitable for service center order processing
Special projects (Large Project Management, New business or technical/procedural development, HQ, warranty, nuclear related analyses/calculations/reports)
Responsible for technical design and content of Packaging pump sets (pumps, drivers, baseplates, couplings, lube oil systems, seal flush & bearing cooling plans, minimum flow orifices, speed torque curve development) to RES customers
Assist service center coworkers with technical shop problems associated with ongoing repair and retrofit projects
Ensures current applicable disciplines are used in all Engineering activities (mechanical, hydraulic, metallurgy, instrumentation & control)
Supports, cooperates with, and participates in company-wide EHS Management System which includes following all safety, health and environmental policies and procedures. Supports and cooperates in company-wide Quality Management effort
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent in training and/or experience
Eight years' experience in field, pumps, systems interface, and hydraulic applications preferred
CAD Design (NX preferred)
Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Very organized with ability to prioritize
Ability to work under pressure
Strong computer skills, with proficiency in latest “Microsoft” software. SAP and Siemens Team Center a plus
Valid US Driver's License for business related travel purposes
Benefits
15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
401k plan with a 6% match
Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
Health savings account matching
Motivating wellness program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid paternal leave
Gym re-imbursement
Company
Sulzer
Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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2025-11-20
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