Senior Equipment Mechanical Engineer

Required Qualifications

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

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed

Flexible Time Off policy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Match

We are seeking Mechanical Engineers to join our Equipment Consulting team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set and whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional Engineers. The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of Mechanical Engineering but also be flexible and a strategic thinker able to take on a variety of tasks.

Job Responsibilities

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).

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.