Job Type
Full-time
Description
Do you want to design machinery that shapes the future of global food production? Are you looking for a role where you can jump from 3D CAD modeling to building and testing a physical prototype on the shop floor in the same week?
What You'll Do:- Invent and Improve: Conduct research into emerging industry trends to design and develop cutting-edge machinery for food processing applications.
- Build and Break Prototypes: Move designs out of the computer and into reality. You will build, test, and validate prototypes, push them to their limits, analyze performance data, and refine them for market launch.
- Master a Diverse Technical Landscape: Work across an exciting mix of mechanical systems (grinding, mixing, vacuum, and pumping), electrical/automation systems (servo motion, low-voltage AC, control panels), and sanitary stainless steel fabrication.
- Ensure Global Compliance: Embed safety and reliability into every design, keeping up with OSHA compliance, CE certifications, and strict sanitary standards.
- Collaborate Across the Business: Partner closely with Sales to understand customer needs, and work hand-in-hand with Manufacturing and Quality to make sure your designs can be built flawlessly.
What We're Looking For:- A solid engineering foundation with proven experience in a manufacturing, automation, or food processing environment.
- Deep curiosity and technical breadth-comfortable talking about both stainless steel weldments and servo motor motion profiles.
- A hands-on troubleshooting mindset that thrives on finding the root cause of mechanical or electrical challenges.
Benefits: - Health insurance
- Health Savings Account w/ ER contribution
- Flexible Spending Account w/ ER contribution
- Dental Insurance
- Company Paid Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Paid Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- 401k
- Vision insurance
Principals only, please no third parties. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in R&D engineering, preferably within food processing or capital equipment manufacturing environments
- Working knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines and technologies outlined within the position overview
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD for equipment design and modeling
- Familiarity with USDA, FDA, and other applicable food safety regulations and standards
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel as needed to support equipment installations and customer-related activities
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience working with food processing systems, particularly within the protein processing industry
- Previous experience developing, supporting, or contributing to patent-related projects or innovations
- Experience within capital equipment manufacturing environments
Salary Description
$80k to 115K
