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Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.
Flowserve is currently hiring for an Engineering Co-op / Operations Intern for our West Chicago, IL facility. The ideal candidate will be an individual who shows interest in learning and innovation, enjoys being challenged,
and who will add value to the Operations team.
This person will gain an introduction into the fast-paced rotating equipment repair industry by performing the responibilities listed below.
Potential Responsibilities:
- Assist with order acquisition and fulfillment, especially related to maintaining a positive customer experience.
- Support manufacturing team on projects related to cost reduction and process improvement.
- Work with regional operations leadership to develop standardization initiatives.
- Acquire basic knowledge of pump and mechanical seal fundamentals to support Flowserve activities.
- Research and collect serial number-specific equipment information per customer requirements.
- Create technical customer-facing final job reports and as-found condition reports.
- Document and update records and drawings related to upgrades of customer equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Actively pursuing a degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related curriculum. Must be in good standing.
- Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
- Willingness to learn and to stay focused on the task at hand.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Strong work ethic with positive attitude.
- Experience in manufacturing shop environment is a plus.
- Skilled in SolidWorks is a plus.
Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.
Flowserve is currently hiring for an Engineering Co-op / Operations Intern for our West Chicago, IL facility. The ideal candidate will be an individual who shows interest in learning and innovation, enjoys being challenged,
and who will add value to the Operations team.
This person will gain an introduction into the fast-paced rotating equipment repair industry by performing the responibilities listed below.
Potential Responsibilities:
- Assist with order acquisition and fulfillment, especially related to maintaining a positive customer experience.
- Support manufacturing team on projects related to cost reduction and process improvement.
- Work with regional operations leadership to develop standardization initiatives.
- Acquire basic knowledge of pump and mechanical seal fundamentals to support Flowserve activities.
- Research and collect serial number-specific equipment information per customer requirements.
- Create technical customer-facing final job reports and as-found condition reports.
- Document and update records and drawings related to upgrades of customer equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Actively pursuing a degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related curriculum. Must be in good standing.
- Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
- Willingness to learn and to stay focused on the task at hand.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Strong work ethic with positive attitude.
- Experience in manufacturing shop environment is a plus.
- Skilled in SolidWorks is a plus.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Chemicals & Materials
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in rotating equipment engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with rotating equipment such as compressors, pumps, and turbines
- Familiarity with API standards relevant to rotating machinery design and maintenance
- Proficiency in vibration analysis tools and condition monitoring techniques
- Experience conducting root cause analysis and failure mode assessments
- Professional Engineer license or progress toward PE certification preferred
Tips for Your Rotating Equipment Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to asset type
Hiring managers in oil and gas scan for specific rotating equipment: compressors, pumps, turbines, or fans. List the asset types you have hands-on experience with up front, not buried in a job description, so recruiters can match you to the right opening immediately.
Highlight your reliability methodology on paper
If you have worked with RCM, FMEA, or API standards, name them explicitly in your resume. Many applicants list generic mechanical experience without calling out the frameworks, and those resumes get filtered out before a human ever reads them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists rotating equipment engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by operating environment
Refinery and pipeline roles carry different technical expectations than power generation or LNG facilities. When you search, narrow by industry or facility type to avoid wasting time on interviews where your equipment background doesn't align with what the team actually runs.
Prepare for failure analysis walkthroughs
Technical interviews for rotating equipment engineers almost always include a scenario where you diagnose a vibration anomaly, bearing failure, or seal leak. Practice walking through your diagnostic process out loud, naming the data sources you would pull and the corrective actions you would prioritize.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before accepting any offer, clarify whether the role is primarily maintenance-driven or project-driven, and confirm which assets are in scope. These factors affect your day-to-day heavily and are easier to negotiate or walk away from before you sign than after your first month.
Rotating Equipment Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most rotating equipment engineers?
Tencarva Machinery Company, OTC Industrial Technologies, and Air Products are hiring the most rotating equipment engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Louisiana, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster around large refinery and petrochemical complexes, so openings in those states reflect facility density rather than seasonal variation.
How many rotating equipment engineer jobs are remote?
About 25% of rotating equipment engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most engineering disciplines because the role requires regular physical presence near operating equipment. Advisory, reliability consulting, and engineering design sub-roles carry the highest share of remote or hybrid arrangements compared to field-based maintenance positions.
How do you become a rotating equipment engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, then gain hands-on exposure to rotating equipment through internships, plant maintenance roles, or entry-level field positions. Build familiarity with API standards, vibration analysis, and reliability frameworks such as RCM or FMEA. Many engineers in this field also pursue professional licensure and specialized training in condition monitoring or root cause analysis to advance into senior roles.
Can you get hired as a rotating equipment engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level rotating equipment engineer roles exist, particularly at large operators and EPC firms that run structured graduate programs. Your best path in is demonstrating hands-on work with any rotating machinery, even from internships, lab projects, or trades-adjacent roles. Candidates who can show exposure to vibration data or pump and compressor systems, even at a basic level, stand out against pure academic profiles with no field contact.
What does the rotating equipment engineer interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. An initial call with HR or a recruiter covers your background and logistics. A technical screen follows, usually conducted by a senior engineer, where you can expect questions on failure modes, API standard familiarity, and how you approach vibration or seal issues. Final-round interviews often include a panel of reliability and operations staff, and sometimes a site visit or case-based problem to work through on the spot.
Where can I find and apply to rotating equipment engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to rotating equipment engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your equipment background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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