Mechanical Engineer
Date: Jun 5, 2025
Location: Arthur, IL, US, 61911
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: CHI Overhead Doors
Location: Arthur, IL, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.
Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.
Basic Job Functions:
C.H.I. Overhead Doors is looking for qualified candidates for the role of Equipment Engineer. The responsibilities include providing technical support for maintenance and operations, designing and troubleshooting mechanical/electrical components and systems, performing mechanical load ratings of various systems, designing and troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems, managing capital projects, and assisting with the setup of preventative and predictive maintenance programs by applying engineering principles and practices and demonstrating project management leadership.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Designing and implementing new systems and modifying existing equipment.
- Utilizing AutoCAD & Inventor to create concept drawings, production drawings, fluid power schematics, and plant layouts.
- Improving production and maintenance processes and maintaining accurate documentation for all activities.
- Providing technical expertise regarding mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including maintenance, operations, engineering, and IT to optimize plant performance.
- Project Management: Lead and manage projects from conception through completion.
- Performing other projects as assigned by the Engineering Supervisor and Engineering Manager.
- Safety: Uphold and promote safety policies, practices, and procedures at all times.
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
Compensation Data
Starting Base Salary Range: $99,674-$115,378
ROA Bonus
ROA Bonus percentage is variable, determinate upon company performance each year, up to 33% of annual salary.
Profit-Sharing
10% of Nucor’s pre-tax earnings are contributed to the Profit Sharing Plan annually and distributed to all eligible teammates. A large portion is deposited into your profit-sharing account, and a smaller portion is distributed in cash. Current 6-year average = 19.88% of your eligible earnings. Eligible earnings include regular pay, overtime, and bonus.
Benefits
C.H.I. Overhead Doors, a Nucor company, is proud to offer industry-leading benefits to its teammates. Visit nucor.com/benefits to learn more. These benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
- 401K program with company match
- Paid maternity & Paternity leave
- Paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 1 personal day
- Short-term disability/sick pay
- Zero-deductible medical & dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Teladoc (free virtual access to medical, dermatology, and mental health professionals)
- No-cost physical therapy & wellness programs
- Nucor stock purchase plan with company match
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate of Science degree (preferably in Engineering)
- 1 year experience in manufacturing.
- 1 year experience using AutoCAD and Inventor.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree – Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology/Engineering Applied Sciences.
- 3+ year's experience in heavy industrial plant engineering, with design and/or construction experience and proven project management techniques. Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and construction practices.
- Excellent verbal and/or written communication skills with all levels of personnel within the Company and outside vendors and suppliers.
- Proven ability with Microsoft Office, Inventor and AutoCAD.
- Ability to organize large projects and take the lead role of the project’s design, procurement, construction, and start-up activities.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Decatur