Mechanical Design Engineer - Food Freezing Systems

Linde; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) matching

Pension benefits

Employee discount program

Job summary

Linde in Wooster, OH seeks an experienced Design Engineer to develop expertise in cryogenic food freezing systems and drive commercialization of related technologies for pharmaceutical and wastewater applications.

You will lead design teams, apply DMAIC and 8D problem solving, ensure DF Manufacturing practices, and collaborate with customers, suppliers and global engineering partners.

Travel to customer sites is expected; compensation is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in application/design engineering, preferably in food processing or freezing.
• Strong mechanical design experience with sheet metal and machined components.
• Experience designing industrial systems including conveyors, controls and electro‑mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in cryogenic food freezing systems and drive commercialization of related technologies.
• Lead design teams through product development, reviews, risk assessments, verification and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, manufacturing teams and global engineering partners for design, installation, and troubleshooting.

Skills

5+ years exp

Mechanical design

Lean principles

DFM

Project leadership

Reading drawings

Cryogenic tech familiarity

Communication

Travel willingness

Tools

AutoDesk Inventor

AutoCAD Electrical

RS Logix/Allen Bradley

Siemens controls

ERP systems (JDE/Oracle)

Job description

Responsibilities

• You will develop expertise in food freezing systems and drive commercialization of cryogenic technologies, while supporting applications in pharmaceutical and wastewater industries
• Apply mechanical engineering best practices, including CAD and drawing standards, BOM creation, MRP, tolerance analysis, and management of change processes
• Lead design teams through product development, design reviews, risk assessments (PHA/FMEA), verification activities, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Further, you will utilize strong problem‑solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, root cause analysis) to develop innovative, cost‑effective engineering solutions
• Perform engineering calculations and equipment sizing for food processing systems, including heat transfer, capacity, airflow, flow rates, torque requirements, and electro‑mechanical components such as valves, conveyors, fans, and motors
• Ensure successful project execution by managing schedules, budgets, technical requirements, and compliance with engineering standards and design criteria
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) practices, conduct cost‑benefit analyses, identify risks, and recommend improvements to enhance product performance and manufacturability
• Collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers, manufacturing teams, fabricators, and global engineering partners to support design, fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities
• Prepare and review technical documentation, drawings, reports, and project updates while communicating progress and results to stakeholders
• Travel to customer and fabrication sites as needed to support project execution, technical support, issue resolution, and equipment validation

What Makes You Great

• You have more than 5+ years of experience in application and/or design engineering, preferably supporting food processing or food freezing applications
• Strong mechanical design experience, including sheet metal, machined components, fabrication processes, and proficiency with CAD systems (AutoDesk Inventor preferred)
• Experience designing and supporting industrial systems, including conveyors, motors, controls, fans, valves, PLCs, and related electro‑mechanical equipment
• You have a background working in manufacturing environments with a strong focus on safety, Lean principles, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify engineering documentation, including assembly drawings, P&IDs, schematics, and part drawings
• Experience leading technical teams and managing projects, including developing schedules, milestones, deliverables, and execution plans
• You have familiarity with cryogenic technologies, food processing equipment, and commercialization of new products or applications strongly preferred
• Strong communication and business acumen, with the ability to influence stakeholders and explain technical concepts across all organizational levels
• Experience with ERP systems (JDE, Oracle, or similar) and knowledge of USDA and NSF requirements is a plus
• Knowledge of PLC programming, ladder logic, AutoCAD Electrical, Allen Bradley RS Logix, Siemens controls, and willingness to travel for customer visits, site surveys, installations, and startups is preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) matching
• Pension benefits
• Employee discount program
• Opportunities for educational and professional growth

Compensation

Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $90,000 - $132,000.

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.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.