Mechanical Engineer

Socket.dev; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Finishing Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive design and execution of automated paint finishing projects. You will collaborate with customers, estimators, project managers, and internal teams from concept through startup.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, PE license preferred, and travel—domestic and international. You will oversee design aspects, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and lead critical reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; field experience with finishing or processing equipment preferred.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.
• Demonstrated innovation and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with estimators, project managers, and customers to design and execute automated finishing projects.
• Prepare system layouts, floor plans, P&IDs, and mass balances for major projects.
• Lead design reviews, quality inspections, and coordinate with manufacturing and field teams.
• Ensure equipment meets safety standards, regulatory requirements, and contract objectives.
• Organize reviews and problem-solving sessions within the organization.

Skills

Innovation mindset

MS Office proficiency

Willingness to travel

Second language is a plus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Advance Steel

Navisworks

Job description

As a Mechanical Engineer at Koch Finishing Systems, you will play a crucial role in the development and execution of automated paint finishing projects. Collaborating closely with customers, estimators, project managers, and various internal teams, you will be responsible for overseeing all design aspects of projects from conception to completion. Your diligence, technical expertise, and leadership skills will ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to customer specifications.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with estimating team during preliminary engineering, project pursuit and proposal phases.
• Take accountability for all design aspects of projects and supervise engineering and design team members.
• Prepare comprehensive system layouts, floor plans, P&IDs, and mass balances for major projects.
• Provide engineering leadership throughout design reviews, quality inspections, installation, and startup phases.
• Ensure equipment and materials meet contract performance objectives, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Size and specify equipment and design elements, and order cost-efficient equipment as needed.
• Prepare purchase specifications, develop Bill of Materials (BOMs), and support equipment expediting.
• Assist manufacturing and field activities with technical interpretations and problem-solving.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and industrial safety standards are met in all designs and specifications.
• Organize and conduct reviews and problem-solving sessions within the organization.

Qualifications:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated innovation and continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in Autodesk products such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Advance Steel, and Navisworks.
• Proficiency in MS Office products.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Proficiency in a second language is a plus.

Education, Training, and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Field experience with installation and startup of finishing or specialized processing equipment.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Including disability/veteran