Mechanical Engineer II

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. 

Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. 

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation. 

You will report to the Senior Manager, Engineering.

The Opportunity 

JBT Marel is looking for a Mechanical Engineer.  You will be responsible for designing and testing mechanical systems for food equipment machinery. You'll work with cross-functional teams to define customer needs, develop new features, and ensure designs meet specifications. Important responsibilities include CAD layouts, DFMEA, cost estimations, and solving mechanical field problems. You'll also collaborate with manufacturing, sourcing, and suppliers to increase the cost/value relationship of our designs. 

This position is located within Kingston, NY. 

Responsibilities: 

Main Tasks 

• Work in teams on the development of concepts, testing, investigation and verification of designs 

• Pay attention to the implementation of the function, cleaning aspects, reliability, safety, production technologies and cost price 

• To build the maintenance and mechanical design of machinery, layouts, assemblies and components, to fulfill the design and requirements, to prepare assembly/detail drawings and part lists 

• Work on the mechanical deliverables according to plan 

• Make sure that the work is carried out following Company guidelines (MEDS) and international standards 

• Part of the role can be to delegate tasks to engineering partners 

Skills and Abilities 

• Knowledge of relevant production technics, materials and components 

• Knowledge of the food processing industry requirements 

• Experience with mechanics and industrial automation 

• Understand the value of the reuse of others' ideas, standardization and modularization 

• work with customers, vendors and co-workers in a courteous and tactful manner 

• You will works well under time constraints and with possible production setbacks 

• Enjoy learning and researching 

• Ability and interest in working with a multicultural company. 

• Is a team player that enjoys working with people and deals well with feedback 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Technology or comparable work experience 

• Experience with or knowledge of 3D design tools 

• Experience with and comfort working in multicultural, multi-discipline organization 

• 5+ years of experience in automatic, industrial food processing equipment or similar fields in product development is a. 

• Proficiency in CAD systems such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Creo, or similar. 

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through hands-on experience in design, testing, or troubleshooting. 

• Experience with mechanical design principles and product development processes. 

• Apply advanced mathematical concepts and engineering principles. 

• Familiarity with lifecycle management of design data, including CAD models, drawings, and ECNs. 

Travel & Location 

• You will be onsite in Kingston, NY and travel up to 25% of the time. 

You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. 

Why work at JBT Marel 

We are committed to our employees and provide development opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself as our colleague, with our customers and within communities. 

We seek to understand and include diverse perspectives and cultures enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects. 

We foster growth as we courage you to challenge yourself and others, staying curious and dreaming big as you feed your growth here at JBT Marel. 

Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan. 

Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are fundamental values to JBT and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative. 

Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process 

JBT Marel uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications. 

These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job-related criteria. 

All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent and inclusive hiring practices globally. 

Equal Opportunity Employment: 

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524. 

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