Mechanical Engineer

• Evaluate the suitability and performance of packaging equipment, from fillers through secondary packaging.
• Support End-of-Line (EOL) systems, including palletizing operations.
• Coordinate and work closely with equipment vendors.
• Develop and finalize technical specifications for equipment modifications and packaging/product changeovers.
• Provide engineering support for packaging process improvements and optimization.
• Develop and modify packaging line layouts using AutoCAD.
• Lead the coordination and integration of 3D models within the overall plant design environment.
• Leverage offshore support for additional 3D modeling hours on a project-by-project basis when required.
• Review layout impacts, equipment placement, and utility requirements.
• Support the integration of new packaging equipment into existing production lines.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (B.E.).

Experience:

• 5–10+ years of experience in the relevant domain is preferred.
• Experience in the Food & Beverage industry, ice cream manufacturing, or hygienic/clean-process industries is preferred.

Required Skills:

• Mechanical Engineering.
• Packaging Equipment Evaluation.
• Packaging Line Layout Development.
• AutoCAD.
• 3D Model Coordination and Integration.
• End-of-Line (EOL) Systems and Palletizing.
• Equipment Modification and Product Changeovers.
• Technical Specification Development.
• Packaging Process Improvement and Optimization.
• Equipment Placement and Utility Requirements.
• Vendor Coordination.
• Plant Layout Engineering.

External Skills & Expertise:

• Mechanical Engineering.
• Ice Cream Manufacturing.
• Dairy Industry.
• Food Processing Industry.
• Hygienic Equipment Design.
• Sanitary Equipment Design.
• Process Equipment.
• Tanks and Vessels.
• Mix Preparation Systems
• Pumps and Pumping Systems
• Heat Exchangers and Plate Heat Exchangers
• Homogenizers.
• Pasteurizers.
• Refrigeration Systems Interface.
• Ammonia Refrigeration Awareness.
• Utility Systems.
• Compressed Air Systems.
• Chilled Water Systems.
• Glycol Systems.
• Steam Systems.
• Equipment Layout Development
• Plant Layout Engineering
• Mechanical Design Review
• 3D Model Review
• Navisworks.
• AutoCAD.
• Constructability Reviews
• Vendor Coordination
• Technical Bid Evaluation
• Equipment Specification Development
• Site Engineering Support
• Equipment Installation
• Brownfield Plant Modifications
• Capital Projects
• Commissioning Support
• Startup Support
• Reliability Improvement.
• Maintenance Engineering.
• ASME Standards.
• Food Safety Environment.