Mechanical engineer

External Job Description You will report to the Innovation Team Lead. The Opportunity We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design and test 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 in Kingston, NY. Responsibilities 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 Build the maintenance and mechanical design of machinery, layouts, assemblies and components, to fulfill the design and requirements, and 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 Delegate tasks to engineering partners as part of the role Skills and Abilities Knowledge of relevant production techniques, 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 Work well under time constraints and with possible production setbacks Enjoy learning and researching Ability and interest in working with a multicultural company Team player who 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 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 Onsite in Kingston, NY, and travel as needed to customers and JBT Marel sites Benefits JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of 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. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr