Mechanical Engineer

Jobtailor; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a skilled mechanical engineer to design and test mechanical systems for food equipment. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate customer needs into new features and ensure designs meet specs and requirements.

The role involves CAD layouts, DFMEA, cost estimation, and solving mechanical field problems, along with maintenance design of machinery including layouts, assemblies, and components.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in automatic/industrial food processing equipment product development.
• Familiarity with CAD data lifecycle and ECNs.

Responsibilities

• Design and test mechanical systems for food equipment machinery.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define customer needs and develop new features.
• Ensure designs meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Work on CAD layouts, DFMEA, cost estimations, and field problem solving.
• Build maintenance and mechanical design of machinery including layouts, assemblies, and components.

Skills

CAD software

Mechanical design

3D design tools

ECN management

Hands-on testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Creo

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and test mechanical systems for food equipment machinery
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define customer needs and develop new features
• Ensure designs meet specifications and are aligned with customer requirements
• Work on CAD layouts, DFMEA, cost estimations, and solving mechanical field problems
• Build maintenance and mechanical design of machinery including layouts, assemblies, and components

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Technology or comparable work experience
• 5+ years of experience in automatic, industrial food processing equipment or similar fields in product development
• Experience with or knowledge of 3D design tools
• Proficiency in CAD systems such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Creo, or similar
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through hands‑on experience in design, testing, or troubleshooting
• Familiarity with lifecycle management of design data, including CAD models, drawings, and ECNs