Mechanical Design Engineer

Praxair; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Mechanical or Chemical Engineer to join their dynamic Engineering Team. This exciting role involves leading the design process for innovative food freezing equipment, ensuring that customer needs are met through collaboration with R&D and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong 3D modeling skills, a solid foundation in machine design, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with Matching

Pension Benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering required.
• 3D modeling and engineering drawing skills are essential.
• Strong machine design skills with subsystem integration experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design process for food freezing equipment.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams.
• Identify risks and develop appropriate safety processes.

Skills

3D Modeling

Machine Design

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Inventor

Allen Bradley RS Logix 500

PanelView Plus

Job description

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking a talented Mechanical or Chemical engineer to join our Engineering Team, located in Burr Ridge, IL. In this role, you will lead the design process including mining requirements, developing specifications, CAD and drawing creation, bill of material, and vendor interactions for new and existing product lines of food freezing equipment. Work closely with the R&D, Application Engineers and Business Development Managers to support the product offerings that meet the unique aspects of our customers’ needs and expectations.

Additional duties include but are not limited to:

• Safety minded engineer who is good at-risk identification and appropriate processes (PHA, DFMEA, etc.).
• Work closely with Linde’s manufacturing teams on the assembly floor to launch new product offerings and solve any design or performance challenges.
• Work independently and make product and technical decisions based on full awareness of viability, cost and other benefits.
• Experience working on project teams, including the customer, to design the equipment so installation and operation achieve intended results at the customers processing facility.
• Fast learner who will learn our product lines and look to improve the products and the respective performance.
• Work with team members to assist in resolving technical and quality issues
• Meets with customers to discuss program growth opportunities, product specifications or improvements.
• Travel up to 25% (initially may be higher for onboarding and learning requirements)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or other related technical discipline required. (Master’s Degree Preferred)
• Demonstrated 3-dimensional modeling of mechanical systems and an understanding of how to convert 3-dimensional models into two-dimensional engineering drawings required. AutoCAD Inventor is the tool.
• Strong Machine design skills with ability to engineer and integrate subsystems including power transmission, conveyors, PLC’s, air flow, and the product delivering the thermodynamic requirements.
• Firm grasp of the regulatory requirements for food process equipment including.
• Willingness to work at the production facility
• An understating of control system design (Allen Bradley RS Logix 500 and Programming Allen Bradley PanelView Plus graphic terminals); experience a plus. Familiar with sensors including pressure, speed, torque,current, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs across multiple organizational disciplines preferred.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently while prioritizing issues and tasks.
• Demonstrated organizational, verbal/written communication, and problem solving/analytical skills
• Previous managerial experience a plus.

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission ofmaking our world more productiveevery day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde’s industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com .

• We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.
• At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $88,875 - $130-350.

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