Capital Project and Reliability Engineer

Veralto · Elk Grove Village, IL

Level: Engineer
Team: Reliability
Base pay: $100k–$120k
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 22 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Veralto (industrial) in Elk Grove Village, IL. Design, implement, and continuously improve a best-in-class preventative and predictive maintenance program that maximizes equipment reliability and minimizes unplanned downtime for chemical mixing and filling lines.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, OEE, Root cause, Automation
Base pay: $100k–$120k

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How this role compares

Against 9 other live reliability postings in Illinois.

Base pay: In line with similar roles
Experience asked: Typical (5+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Root cause 60%
PLC 50%
✓ Automation 40%
Team leadership 30%
✓ EHS / safety 30%
✓ Lean 30%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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How to get in at this plant

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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Veralto
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Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
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Turn a reply into a short call
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Veralto in Elk Grove Village

1 other open role at this site.

Manufacturing Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Leader, North America · Lean / CI · Manager

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In this role, a typical day will look like

◆Design, implement, and continuously improve a best-in-class preventative and predictive maintenance program that maximizes equipment reliability and minimizes unplanned downtime for chemical mixing and filling lines.
◆Lead the planning, budgeting, execution, and commissioning of chemical mixing and filling capital investment projects supporting manufacturing growth, automation, infrastructure, and facility improvements.
◆Provide direct leadership, coaching, and development for the site's Maintenance Technician while establishing clear priorities, standard work, and accountability.
◆Develop equipment maintenance strategies, spare parts management, asset documentation, and equipment lifecycle plans.
◆Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment uptime, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), safety, quality, and cost reduction.
◆Partner with Operations to identify process bottlenecks and implement engineering solutions that improve productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
◆Develop equipment standards, maintenance procedures, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
◆Support troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and lead root cause investigations for recurring equipment failures.
◆Collaborate with EHS to ensure manufacturing equipment and facility projects meet all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
◆Evaluate and implement automation, new technologies, and process improvements that enhance manufacturing capability and reduce operating costs.
◆Manage relationships with equipment vendors, contractors, and external engineering resources.
◆Support facility maintenance activities including utilities, infrastructure, and building systems as required.

The essential

Preferred Qualifications

✓Experience supporting manufacturing infrastructure and facility systems.
✓Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning practices.
✓Experience implementing automation or Industry 4.0 technologies.
✓Familiarity with OSHA, NFPA, and industrial safety standards.

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Imagine yourself…

•Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you.
•Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project.
•Contributing to a brighter, safer, more sustainable future.

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As part of the Videojet team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll work with products that make an everyday impact on the world around you—and along the way, you’ll have opportunities to make your mark on our business and your career with ongoing opportunities to deepen your skillset and pursue your ambitions.

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We offer

•Flexible working hours
•Permissive Paid Time Off
•Professional onboarding and training options
•Powerful team looking forward to working with you
•Career coaching and development opportunities
•Health benefits
•401(k)

The Capital Project and Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving the reliability, safety, and performance of manufacturing equipment and facilities while leading capital investment initiatives that support the site's long-term operational strategy. This role will establish and sustain a world-class preventative maintenance program, manage capital projects from concept through implementation, and provide direct leadership to the site's maintenance function.

Working cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain, this individual will drive equipment uptime, improve manufacturing capability, and foster a culture of proactive maintenance and continuous improvement.

This position is part of the Operations Team located in Elk Grove, IL and will be on-site.

of the job include

•Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline required.
•Minimum of 5 years experience in packaging, filling, chemical processing, or high-mix manufacturing environments.
•Demonstrated experience developing and implementing preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
•Proven experience leading capital investment projects from concept through installation and commissioning.
•Experience leading maintenance personnel or technical teams with a focus on coaching and accountability.
•Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical controls, and industrial automation.
•Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.