Product Lead — Food Processing Equipment Design

Foodera Technologies; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation benefits

401k match

Flexible benefits plan (HSA)

Anniversary rewards

Job summary

Foodera Technologies in Idaho Falls, ID seeks a hands-on Product Lead to own a specific equipment family from design through startup. You’ll model in 3D, size equipment, and develop technical docs while coordinating with customers and internal teams.

The role requires travel to support commissioning and startups; travel between shop, design office, and customer sites is expected. Strong drafting, leadership, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Specialized drafting training or associate degree required; mechanical engineering degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant equipment design/engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of and experience with food processing equipment, parts, and maintenance.
• Team leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident, positive approach to customer support.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work safely in plant environments, wear required PPE, and drive for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert and main point of contact for assigned products and equipment.
• Use customer and internal feedback to plan equipment updates and improvements.
• Develop and maintain base models and technical documentation for assigned equipment.
• Perform 3D modeling and detailed design work.
• Complete equipment sizing calculations.
• Commission and start up assigned equipment, and train customer operators and maintenance teams.
• Oversee and maintain product manuals.
• Manage multiple projects at the same time while meeting deadlines.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Follow all shop and plant safety practices.
• Travel as needed to support commissioning, startups, and customer needs.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers, vendors, and co-workers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

PPE & safety

Customer support

Organization

Detail design

Education

Associate degree or drafting training

Mechanical engineering degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Foodera Technologies in Idaho Falls, ID seeks a hands-on Product Lead to own a specific equipment family from design through startup. You’ll model in 3D, size equipment, and develop technical docs while coordinating with customers and internal teams.

The role requires travel to support commissioning and startups; travel between shop, design office, and customer sites is expected. Strong drafting, leadership, and communication skills are essential.