Mechanical Engineer Process Design

CyberCoders; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

PTO

Floating holidays

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CyberCoders seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support process equipment and piping projects in food, beverage and chemical sectors, with hands-on SolidWorks design and PFD/P&ID interpretation. You will lead commissioning, equipment selection and vendor evaluation, ensuring hygienic, code-compliant installations.

The role requires 3+ years in mechanical/process engineering, strong piping design skills and familiarity with ASME/API/ISO standards, coordinating across teams to meet milestones and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of mechanical/process engineering experience in Food & Beverage or Chemical sectors.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and detailed drawings.
• Experience in piping design, line sizing, supports and isometrics.
• Ability to develop and interpret PFDs and P&IDs.
• Experience with equipment selection, specification writing and vendor evaluation.
• Hands-on commissioning experience (FAT/SAT) and start-up support.
• Familiarity with ASME, API, ISO and hygienic design standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D models and drawings in SolidWorks for process equipment, skids and piping.
• Develop and update PFDs and P&IDs with process teams.
• Design piping including routing, isometrics, supports and line sizing.
• Select and specify pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, valves; prepare procurement packages.
• Lead commissioning, FAT/SAT, start-up, diagnose mechanical issues.
• Prepare technical docs, test plans, inspection plans and as-built drawings.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and vendors to meet milestones.
• Drive cost-effective, manufacturable and hygienic design improvements.

Skills

SolidWorks

PFDs & P&IDs

Piping design

Equipment selection

Commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Engineer Process Design

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer to support process equipment and piping projects in the Food, Beverage and Chemical sectors. The role requires hands-on design using SolidWorks, development and interpretation of PFDs and P&IDs, equipment selection and specification, and leading commissioning activities to ensure safe, hygienic and code-compliant installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D models and detailed fabrication drawings in SolidWorks for process equipment, skids and piping systems.
• Develop, review and update PFDs (Process Flow Diagrams) and P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) in collaboration with process and instrumentation teams.
• Perform piping design including routing, isometrics, support and stress considerations, material selection and line-sizing calculations.
• Select and specify process equipment (pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, valves, seals) and prepare procurement packages and vendor evaluations.
• Lead and support commissioning, FAT/SAT and start-up activities, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and ensure systems meet performance and cleanliness requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, test procedures, inspection plans and as-built drawings; ensure compliance with industry codes and customer hygiene/specification standards.
• Coordinate with multidiscipline teams (process, electrical, automation, QA, site services) and with vendors and contractors to ensure project milestones and quality targets are met.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons-learned, cost-effective design choices and optimization for manufacturability and hygienic cleaning where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of mechanical/process engineering experience, ideally in Food & Beverage or Chemical process industries.
• Proven proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modelling and detailed drawing production.
• Demonstrated experience in piping design, line sizing, supports and isometrics.
• Strong ability to develop and interpret PFDs and P&IDs.
• Experience with equipment selection, specification writing and vendor evaluation for pumps, heat exchangers, tanks and valves.
• Hands-on commissioning experience (FAT/SAT), start-up support and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, ISO) and hygienic design requirements for food/beverage applications.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate across disciplines and with external vendors.

Benefits

5% 401k match, PTO, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, PTO, Quarterly and Annual Bonus Opportunities, Health, Vision, Dental, Short Term, Long Term, HSA, Relocation Assistance and More!