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Mechanical Engineer

Sterigenics
Oak Brook, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/23/2025
Job Description

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager Gamma Engineering, the Mechanical Engineer is responsible for design, review, and verification of mechanical systems used at Sterigenics facilities. The position will interact with Engineering personnel site project managers and maintenance teams as needed to collaborate on new design, change management and structural integrity of existing systems. This position will be directly involved in organizing, updating, maintaining and storing system drawings.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Evaluates mechanical and electromechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs, applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials.
  • Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods, testing properties.
  • Develops mechanical and electromechanical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials; soliciting observations from operators.
  • Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.
  • Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
  • Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
  • Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests and collaborates with Engineering SME’s and Project Managers
  • Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special services.
  • Maintains system and product data base by writing computer programs and entering data.
  • Completes projects by training and guiding technicians.
  • Review existing concepts and drawings for enhanced mechanical applications and drive structural or reliable improvements.
  • Review contractor designs and identify risks, opportunities, and design improvements
  • Ensure mechanical designs meet applicable codes and regulations
  • Provide Engineering design calculations as required
  • Ensures system drawings are current, and equipment tagging is accurate and maintained to comply with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements
  • Provide troubleshooting assistance for critical plant equipment across the Sterigenics network
  • Support Engineering and Environmental Health and Safety projects, improvements, and initiatives
  • Properly review, document, and test equipment changes through Change Control procedures (CRs)
  • Directly support capital projects
  • Develop, document, update internal mechanical systems and engineering standards
  • Improve overall knowledge and expertise on equipment and systems within Global Engineering

Experience And Skills Required

  • Mechanical Engineering degree required with minimum 3-5 years of experience in design of mechanical and/or industrial manufacturing, power, or from design build firms. (PE) license is a plus.
  • Demonstrated skills in using computer systems and software such as Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Pro E, Revit, Creo, SolidWorks and use of FEA (finite element analysis) extensively to document designs are structurally safe
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently on most projects but maintain soft skills for collaboration and guidance
  • Experience in regulated industries a strong plus
  • Maintain ability to delegate when needed while keeping an attention to time and task management skills.
  • Requires working with vendors and/or procurement to build and sustain cost savings relationships and drive efficient deliverables to internal customers
  • Remains organized and professional
  • Ability to travel approximately 25%

Pay & Benefits

Salary Range: 76,000 to 122,000 per year; depending on experience.

Sotera Health Offers a Competitive Benefits Package That Includes

  • Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) program with Company match that immediately vests
  • Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
  • Free financial planning assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Education assistance
  • Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Sterigenics U.S. LLC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.

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Salary : $76,000 - $122,000

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