Engineering

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:

1. Size it
2. Design it
3. Build it
4. Install it
5. Commission it
6. Fix it when it breaks

If you have:

1. Stood next to a pump that wasn’t performing correctly
2. Diagnosed flow or pressure issues onsite
3. 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:

1. Field commissioning and startup of fluid systems (not manufacturing or assembly line environments)
2. Onsite installation and troubleshooting of systems involving pumps, piping, and valves
3. Diagnosing and resolving real-world system performance issues in the field (flow, pressure, leaks, failures)
4. Working directly with mechanical fluid systems in live environments—not just designing or analyzing them

Not a Fit If Your Background Is Primarily:

1. Manufacturing engineering, process improvement, or production support
2. Automation/robotics or assembly line commissioning
3. CAD design, FEA/simulation, or academic project work
4. 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

1. Design fluid handling systems (not just on paper)
2. Perform flow, pressure, and pump sizing calculations
3. Create CAD models and BOMs (SolidWorks)
4. Partner with manufacturing to build systems

Then take it into the field:

1. Install and commission systems at customer sites
2. Troubleshoot performance issues in real time
3. 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:

1. Field Engineer
2. Commissioning Engineer
3. Startup Engineer
4. Applications Engineer (equipment-focused)
5. Mechanical Engineer with strong field experience

Who This Is Not For

1. Design-only engineers
2. FEA or simulation-heavy backgrounds
3. Entry-level engineers
4. Technicians without engineering-level ownership

What We’re Looking For

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
2. 2–5+ years of hands-on fluid systems experience
3. Experience with:
4. Pumps, piping, valves
5. Commissioning and installation
6. Real-world troubleshooting

What We Offer

1. $80,000 – $100,000 base
2. Medical, dental, vision
3. HSA and life insurance
4. 401(k) with company match
5. Paid time off and holidays
6. Referral program
7. Stable, family-owned company

Final Note

Send a resume to careers@gurtler.com