Mechanical Design Engineer – Food Freezing Systems

Primary Responsibilities

• Participates in defining engineering approaches and in planning, prioritizing and scheduling work for a design team
• Effective communicator across the business and experience with design for manufacturing (DFM)
• Demonstrates creativity and ingenuity in applying engineering principles and practices
• Utilize strong Problem-Solving skills, Creativity, DMAIC / 8D
• Performs engineering calculations for accurate sizing of equipment regarding food capacity, heat transfer, exhaust volumes, flow rates, and torque
• Experience with valves, conveyor mechanisms, fans, motors, and other electro-mechanical components
• Ensures successful completion of assigned project phases within the budgeted time and cost constraints
• Reviews and checks drawings and data sheets to ensure compliance with design criteria and standards
• Influences team members and promotes ideas to improve design and implantation practices
• Documents phase specific design reviews
• Analyze cost and benefits of various solutions, followed by appropriate recommendations
• May lead field teams through installations, issue identification, analysis and repairs related to primary skill area
• Interfaces with internal and external customers/suppliers
• Provides technical and engineering support to Linde regions and other business professionals
• Directs preparation of appropriate documentation for assigned project phases and prepares required reports and summaries to communicate project progress or results
• Work with manufacturing to facilitate completion of design and fabrication

Qualifications

• BS Degree in engineering (mechanical preferred)
• A minimum of five (5) years overall experience in applications and / or design engineering (preferably in food applications)
• Detailled part design experience for sheet metal and machining. Sheet metal fabrication experience a plus
• Experience in system engineering and design and operation of conveyors, motor controls, fans, valves, PLC controllers
• Has worked within a manufacturing environment and practices strong safety and Lean methodologies
• Able to read, understand and modify drawings and schematics including Assembly, P&ID, and Parts
• Proficiency in a CAD platform; strong familiarity with AutoDesk Inventor 2020 preferred
• Experience in supervision of technical teams and projects
• Must be able to travel as needed for requirements gathering, site surveys, customer visits, installs and startups
• Familiarity with applications in cryogenic and other relevant industrial processing for the food industry
• Project management experience and can create project schedules, deliverables, and milestones
• Background in new equipment and applications commercialization strongly preferred
• Must be able to communicate ideas to others across different levels inside and outside the organization
• Knowledge of how businesses operate; keenly aware of how strategies and decisions affect success of projects
• Familiarity of USDA, NSF a plus, but not required
• AutoCad Electrical a plus
• Experience with PLC programming and ladder logic, Allen Bradley RS Logix and Siemens a plus

About Linde

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

Culture

Linde is committed to creating a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.

Pay

Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $88,875 - $130,350.

Benefits

Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level.