At JBTMarel, what we do matters, we know 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 JBTMarel 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 Innovation Team Lead.The OpportunityAt JBTMarel , we're looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and evaluate mechanical systems for food equipment machinery. You'll work closely with cross‑functional teams to define customer needs, develop new features, and ensure designs meet specifications. Key responsibilities include CAD layouts, DFMEA, cost estimations, and solving mechanical field problems. You'll also collaborate with manufacturing, sourcing, and suppliers to optimize the cost/value relationship of our designs. This position is located within Des Moines, IA .ResponsibilitiesWork in teams on the development of concepts, testing, investigation and verification of designsPay attention to the implementation of the function, cleaning aspects, reliability, safety, production technologies and cost priceTo 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 listsWork on the mechanical deliverables according to planMake sure that the work is carried out following Company guidelines (MEDS) and international standardsPart of the role can be to delegate tasks to engineering partnersSkills And AbilitiesKnowledge of relevant production technics, materials and componentsKnowledge of the food processing industry requirementsExperience with mechanics and industrial automationUnderstand the value of the reuse of others' ideas, standardization and modularizationStrong communication skills; work with customers, vendors and co‑workers in a courteous and tactful mannerProblem solver who works well under time constraints and with possible production setbacksEnjoy learning and researchingAbility and interest in working with a multicultural company.Is a team player that enjoys working with people and deals well with feedbackQualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Technology or comparable work experience and knowledgeExperience with or knowledge of 3D design toolsExperience with and comfort working in multi‑cultural, multi‑discipline organization5+ years of experience in automatic, industrial food processing equipment or similar fields in product development is a nice to have.Proficiency in CAD systems such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Creo, or similar.Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through hands‑on experience in design, testing, or troubleshooting.Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and product development processes.Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and engineering principles to solve complex problems.Familiarity with lifecycle management of design data, including CAD models, drawings, and ECNs.Travel & LocationYou will be onsite and travel up to 70% of the time.Why work at JBTMarelWe 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 JBTMarel.BenefitsJBTMarel 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 DiversityDiversity, 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 EmploymentJBTMarel 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 JBTMarel, 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. JBTMarel 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 JBTMarel at 844-286-4524.#J-18808-Ljbffr