Hands-on Food Equipment Mechanical Engineer (SolidWorks)

Talnt; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Talnt seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Draftsman to support design, development, and continuous improvement of food processing and industrial manufacturing equipment. This in-person role combines CAD design with machine design, fabrication, and manufacturing support.

The ideal candidate has experience with fabricated machinery, sanitary design, hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, welding, sheet metal, and equipment assembly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mechanical design.
• 3-5 years of mechanical engineering or drafting experience.
• Experience with food manufacturing or sanitary equipment.
• SolidWorks proficiency with 3D modeling and drawings.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding, forming.
• Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Experience with MS Office and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks to meet requirements.
• Create 3D CAD models, drawings, and BOMs.
• Apply engineering calculations and stress analysis to validate designs.
• Support product development and continuous improvement.
• Design equipment with sanitary design, GMP, cleanability, safety.
• Incorporate hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission components.
• Develop components for manufacturing processes (plasma cutting, sheet metal, machining, welding).
• Collaborate with purchasing, manufacturing, suppliers to find cost-effective solutions.
• Provide hands-on manufacturing support from design to installation.
• Maintain engineering documentation and revisions in ERP/MRP.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

3-5 years exp

Analytical problem solving

Strong communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Advanced CAD/drafting training

Tools

SolidWorks

MRP/ERP systems

Excel

CAD drafting

Job description

Talnt seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Draftsman to support design, development, and continuous improvement of food processing and industrial manufacturing equipment. This in-person role combines CAD design with machine design, fabrication, and manufacturing support.

The ideal candidate has experience with fabricated machinery, sanitary design, hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, welding, sheet metal, and equipment assembly.