Field Engineer (Fluid Systems)

Location Requirement
This is a 100% onsite position based in South Holland, IL, and requires candidates who are willing and able to relocate. We welcome candidates from Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Design → Build → Install → Commission → Fix → Improve

We are seeking a field-focused engineer with hands-on experience working directly with fluid systems in real-world environments... including onsite installation, field commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.

This is not a design-only role. Candidates must have personally worked in the field bringing systems online and resolving performance issues firsthand. Experience limited to manufacturing engineering, process optimization, automation, or simulation (FEA/CAD) without direct field commissioning of fluid systems will not be considered.

What Makes This Role Different
You won’t just design systems... you’ll own them end-to-end:
Size it
Design it
Build it
Install it
Commission it
Fix it when it breaks
If you have:
Stood next to a pump that wasn’t performing correctly
Diagnosed flow or pressure issues onsite
Commissioned a system and made real-time adjustments
You will fit well in this role.

Must-Have Experience (Read Before Applying)
To be considered, you must have direct, hands-on experience in all of the following:
Field commissioning and startup of fluid systems (not manufacturing or assembly line environments)
Onsite installation and troubleshooting of systems involving pumps, piping, and valves
Diagnosing and resolving real-world system performance issues in the field (flow, pressure, leaks, failures)
Working directly with mechanical fluid systems in live environments—not just designing or analyzing them

Not a Fit If Your Background Is Primarily:
Manufacturing engineering, process improvement, or production support
Automation/robotics or assembly line commissioning
CAD design, FEA/simulation, or academic project work
PLC/controls-focused roles without mechanical fluid system ownership

Non-Negotiable
If you have not personally commissioned and started up fluid systems in the field, this role will not be a fit.

What You’ll Be Doing
Design fluid handling systems (not just on paper)
Perform flow, pressure, and pump sizing calculations
Create CAD models and BOMs (SolidWorks)
Partner with manufacturing to build systems
Then take it into the field:
Install and commission systems at customer sites
Troubleshoot performance issues in real time
Work hands-on with equipment until it runs correctly
You own the outcome, not just the design.

Who This Role Is Built For
You will likely come from roles such as:
Field Engineer
Commissioning Engineer
Startup Engineer
Applications Engineer (equipment-focused)
Mechanical Engineer with strong field experience

Who This Is Not For
Design-only engineers
FEA or simulation-heavy backgrounds
Entry-level engineers
Technicians without engineering-level ownership

What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
2–5+ years of hands-on fluid systems experience
Experience with:
Pumps, piping, valves
Commissioning and installation
Real-world troubleshooting

What We Offer
$80,000 – $100,000 base
Medical, dental, vision
HSA and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Referral program
Stable, family-owned company

Final Note
If you are an engineer who does not stop at the design, wants to see systems working in the real world, and takes pride in solving problems onsite, we encourage you to apply.
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