Mechanical Engineer

IMA Group; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Annual bonus

Job summary

IMA Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for IMA Life North America in Buffalo, NY. The role involves designing pressure vessels per ASME VIII Div.

1, and creating systems with hydraulics, pneumatics, and aseptic production for pharmaceutical applications. Responsibilities include performing stress analyses and FEAs, supporting fabrication, piping, heat transfer, and controls, and aiding start‑up and validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, or related engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in engineering design and project execution.
• Proficiency in drawing software and general computer tools.
• Ability to work independently with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of pressure vessel design, including ASME Sec. VIII Div. 1 standards, in the design of capital process equipment.
• Design machinery and systems involving hydraulics, pneumatics, and aseptic process machine production.
• Conduct stress analyses and finite element analyses (FEA) and work with stainless steel fabrication, piping, flow, heat transfer, instrumentation, controls, and refrigeration systems.
• Develop and comprehend large industrial equipment for pharmaceutical and related applications.
• Manage projects, monitor cost variances, and interact effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Support equipment start‑up and validation activities.
• Promote and adhere to SHEQ (safety, health, environment, and quality) requirements.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Independent work and strong (verbal) /

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, or related engineering

Tools

Proficiency in computer tools and drawing software

Job description

IMA Group is a global leader in the development and production of automatic machines for the processing and packaging of pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, tea and coffee products. We are constantly oriented towards innovation, thanks to significant investments in R&D and a constant dialogue with customers, the territory and local suppliers. We promote an environmentally friendly attitude towards achieving sustainable development. Our history is characterized by a constant growth, realized also with the continuous investment on the development of people and their skills. We are over 7,000 employees, 59% in Italy and 41% in the rest of the world, present in more than 80 countries.

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IMA Life North America is a company within the IMA Group that specialises in providing aseptic processing and freeze‑drying solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. IMA Life North America is part of IMA Life, a business unit focusing on the pharmaceutical sector who delivers advanced technologies for filling, lyophilisation and isolation, ensuring maximum sterility and product integrity for customers around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

• Apply knowledge of pressure vessel design, including ASME Sec. VIII Div. 1 standards, in the design of capital process equipment.
• Design machinery and systems involving hydraulics, pneumatics, and aseptic process machine production.
• Conduct stress analyses and finite element analyses (FEA) and work with stainless steel fabrication, piping, flow, heat transfer, instrumentation, controls, and refrigeration systems.
• You will develop and comprehend large industrial equipment for pharmaceutical and related applications.
• Manage projects, monitor cost variances, and interact effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Support equipment start‑up and validation activities.
• Promote and adhere to SHEQ (safety, health, environment, and quality) requirements for yourself, your department, and all contractors and visitors.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, or related engineering discipline with 5 to 10 years of experience.
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage your own workload and that of drafting resources.
• Proficiency in computer tools and drawing software is required.
• Ability to work independently with efficiency and strong communication skills.

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A GREAT FIT

• Experience with refrigeration systems and heat transfer applications.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with vacuum systems and stainless steel fabrication.
• Understanding of electrical distribution, automation, and control systems.
• Ability to perform advanced stress analysis and FEA.
• Possesses strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive attitude.
• Availability for overtime when required.

SALARY RANGE

• $75,000 - $85,000 per year.
• Bonus.

WHAT WE OFFER

• GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT: A dynamic and innovation‑driven workplace, part of a multinational and multicultural group.
• DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CULTURE: Promoted through the Corporate Code of Ethics and dedicated programs.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING: We view learning as a strategic lever for growth and motivation. We support internal training and external development initiatives.
• WELLBEING: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and tuition assistance. As well as an annual bonus.