Under general supervision with broad scope of responsibility, the Mechanical Engineer performs complex activities related to the design, testing and evaluation of mechanical systems of food equipment machinery. Interfaces with applications, sales, manufacturing, sourcing, and customers to define needs for new or custom features to be developed. May prepare mechanical engineering studies, specifications, and cost estimations. Performs product development activities including CAD layouts, calculat... more details
Overview Overview JBT is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry. JBT designs, produces, and services products and systems for a broad range of end markets, generating roughly one-half of annual revenue from recurring parts, service, rebuilds, and leasing operations. Start your career with us. Being a global company allows us to present you with a number of career opportunities. JBT is one of the largest solutions providers to the global food processing industry. The largest food processors within the fruit, vegetable, meat, poultry, seafood and bakery industries are among our customers. PAY - based on experience/education BENEFITS - Start from day 1! JBT Corporation offers the growth potential of a company with a developing technology that is unique in its field, plus frequent company-sponsored events and a competitive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision coverage 401(k) plan with company match - up to 6.5% Company paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave (*eligible after 6 months) Paid Holidays Vacation pay Sick pay Annual Bonus Pay Tuition Reimbursement (*eligible after 6 months) Responsibilities Purpose: Under general supervision with broad scope of responsibility, the Mechanical Engineer performs complex activities related to the design, testing and evaluation of mechanical systems of food equipment machinery. Interfaces with applications, sales, manufacturing, sourcing, and customers to define needs for new or custom features to be developed. May prepare mechanical engineering studies, specifications, and cost estimations. Performs product development activities including CAD layouts, calculations, and DFMEA to ensure the delivery of customer specifications. Assists with the solving of unique, mechanically related field problems. Works with manufacturing, sourcing, purchasing and suppliers to optimize the cost/value relationship of the mechanical systems being designed. Essential Duties and Percent of Time Spent: Lifecycle management of design data: create and check drawings, CAD models, ECNs, database management 45% Collaborate with cross functional internal customers to ensure design can be manufactured and sourced at best cost and value 30% Contribute technical and project management expertise in the testing, validation, and debugging of food equipment machinery 10% Perform detailed calculations to contribute to both the design and troubleshooting processes 10% Contribute to budgeting, scoping, scheduling of projects 5% Occasional Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: Knowledge and Skills: BS degree in mechanical engineering or similar field from an ABET accredited engineering program and zero to three years of relevant experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS English fluency required. Can independently search for technical information. Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external customers in a proficient and professional manner. Ability to write clear product specifications, project development plans and other forms of written correspondence. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts to accomplish job tasks. Must be computer literate, and capable of using spreadsheets, 3-D CAD and other software. Experience: Preferred experience 5+ years in automatic, industrial food processing equipment or similar fields in product development. Experience with Auto CAD, Inventor, Creo or similar CAD systems. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through hands on experience. Scope of Responsibility/Accountability: Explain the degree of supervision/guidance, procedures/ processes used, judgement, creativity, planning & resourcefulness needed to do the job. Supervisory Responsibility: This position requires the ability to work with little to no supervision and maintain a high level of accuracy. Ability to work independently with creativity to problem solving skill is a must. Financial Responsibility: N/A Work Environment and Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work Environment: This role has a flexible work schedule, consisting of both remote and onsite work, however it is not 100% remote. It will require some time in the office, ranging on average from 0-3 days per week or up to 5 if required. Typical office, lab and manufacturing shop settings apply. Must adhere to all posted safety requirements, including ear protection, eye protection and all other applicable safety requirements. Some travel to customers or suppliers may be expected including weekends and holidays on occasion. Physical Demands: Lift up to 50 lbs. Production environments can include high heat and humidity as well as low temperatures. This job description is a summary of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisor, regardless of job title or routine job duties.
