R&D Engineer - Protein Processing Tech Innovator

Cozzini, LLC.; Elk Grove Village (IL); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account w/ Employer

Flexible Spending Account w/ Employer

Dental Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401k

Vision Insurance

Résumé du poste

Cozzini, LLC is seeking an R&D Engineer – Protein Processing Technology to join our innovation team. We develop world-class machinery for grinding, mixing, pumping, emulsifying, and processing meat and protein products for customers worldwide.

In this role, you will research, design, develop, and test next‑generation protein processing solutions, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to create sanitary, high-performance equipment that improves efficiency, enhances product quality, supports

Qualifications

• Strong engineering fundamentals across mechanical systems and manufacturing.
• Interest in protein processing technologies and commercial food production systems.
• Ability to collaborate across mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing disciplines.
• Hands-on problem-solving with testing, troubleshooting, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

Responsabilités

• Research industry trends, customer challenges, and emerging technologies to develop innovative machinery and processing solutions for the protein industry.
• Transform concepts into functional prototypes by conducting testing, evaluating performance data, identifying improvements, and supporting product launches.
• Design, develop, and troubleshoot mechanical systems, including grinding, mixing, vacuum, pumping, conveying, and material-handling equipment.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, automation, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product development and integration.
• Apply sanitary design best practices and ensure equipment complies with applicable USDA, FDA, OSHA, CE, and food-processing standards.
• Partner with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, and customers to develop solutions that address operational needs and market demands.
• Support product improvement initiatives, intellectual property development, and technology roadmaps that strengthen Cozzini's position as an industry leader.

Connaissances

Strong engineering fundamentals

Hands-on problem-solving

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Outils

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Description du poste

Cozzini, LLC is seeking an R&D Engineer – Protein Processing Technology to join our innovation team. We develop world-class machinery for grinding, mixing, pumping, emulsifying, and processing meat and protein products for customers worldwide.

In this role, you will research, design, develop, and test next‑generation protein processing solutions, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to create sanitary, high-performance equipment that improves efficiency, enhances product quality, supports