Project Engineer-REMOTE Chicago IL

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

The Role

 

Join a company where the work you do makes a difference!  We are One Team with One Goal.  At STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST), it’s our philosophy and our way of doing business.  Through a network of over 60 facilities globally, STERIS AST has been committed to providing contract sterilization services to the medical device, pharmaceutical, consumer, and industrial communities for over 40 years.  Our irradiation and gas sterilization services ensure the safety of those who use these products, including our families, our friends, and ourselves. 

 

Travel:  Up to 25% - 40% to STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies locations

 

Location:  Home based near a major airport; preferably near a STERIS location in Chicago, IL Dallas, TX or Charlotte, NC or Spartanburg, SC.

What You Will Do:

 

• Plans, organizes, and supports executes of technical projects.

• Conceives, plans, and conducts process equipment evaluations and upgrades.

• Evaluates, tests, and prepares technical analysis and implementation plans for equipment and system improvements.

• Assists with the coordination or directs engineering/facility projects through resolution of operational problems implementing and overseeing testing, reviewing design and safety issues, and overseeing contracted resources.

• Obtains information for the design/development of components, assemblies and other operating equipment through manufacturer’s information, technology, and contractors.

 

 

What You Will Need to Be Successful

 

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering. 
• Minimum 2- 5 years of experience contributing to system design work or working with project teams.  
• Requires ability to read, interpret and practically apply mechanical drawings,  process drawing, P & IDs (Process and Instrumentation Drawing).
• Understanding of process equipment such as HVAC, pumps, fans, chillers, process piping, vacuum pumps, boilers, and heat exchangers.  
• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications; knowledge of MS Project and AutoCAD or other similar software programs.     
• Ability to contribute to failure investigations and process improvement initiatives. 
• Must be adaptable to changing duties and responsibilities.
• Able to evaluate issues and communicate recommendations.
• Desire and ability to learn new systems and equipment to expand systems knowledge.     
• Must be able to travel domestically, 25% - 40%, as needed. 

 

What STERIS Will Offer You

 

The opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. STERIS couldn’t be where it is today without our incredible people. That’s why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with STERIS is our ultimate goal. We do this by providing competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, paid time off, holidays, matching 401(k), annual merit, and incentive plans.  Join us and help write our next chapter.

 Pay range for this opportunity is $77,800 to $104,727. This position is eligible for a target bonus calculated on individual and company performance.   

 

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed.  Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

 

Employees (and their families) may enroll in our company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, health savings account, voluntary benefits, supplemental life/AD&D plans and the company’s 401k plan. Employees are covered by an employee assistance program (also available to household members) and long-term disability. Full-Time Employees are also eligible for short-term disability.  Full-time Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service and paid Holidays. Part-time employees working 20 or more hours receive a pro-ration of the full-time PTO allocation and paid Holidays based on their standard hourly work week. Full-Time employees are eligible for four weeks of paid parental leave. Part-time employees also receive paid parental leave, pro-rated based on their standard hourly work week.