Facilities Engineer

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Job Summary

Summary:

The Facilities Engineer will be based in Libertyville, IL , reporting to the Facilities Manager.

Applies engineering values to design, modify or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment, or processes used in processing or manufacturing products.

Responsibilities:

• Research facility products or equipment specifications and performance requirements to define designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.
• Research engineering proposals, process requirements and related technical data pertaining to industrial facilities machinery and equipment design.
• Defines feasibility of designing new plant facilities equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning and other technical and economic factors.
• Provides technical facilities information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties and process advantages and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planning.
• Compiles and research facilities research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment.
• Studies engineering and technical publications to keep abreast of technical changes and developments in industry.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Guides projects and project teams.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred – or - equivalent experience and training (see below).
• Typically requires a minimum of 6+ years of facilities engineering industry experience from large manufacturing companies , ideally from any of the following industries: Medical Devices, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Automotive and/or Defense/Aerospace.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and organizational skills required.

• Subject Matter Expertise in one or more of the following areas: clean rooms, Walk-in Coolers & Freezers, RO/DI Water systems, Waste Neutralization, Compressed gas distribution systems, vacuum systems, Process chillers and non-clean utilities.
• Manufacturing plant construction in a cGMP industry; preferably in Medical Devices or Pharma.
• Facilities Engineering construction activity at MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Process) discipline.
• Fault/Root Cause Analysis and Review (FRACAS).
• Utilities (steam, cooling media, heating media, water systems, compressed air).
• Must have excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and organizational skills.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 10-05-2026 Job Posting End Date 12-11-2026

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

$87,300.00 USD - $120,100.00 USD Annual

Job Category

Operations

Is Sponsorship Available?

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