Staff Engineer

We are currently looking for a Staff Engineer. This position will provide process and structural engineering analysis and design of specialized products. Entails a wide degree of creativity and latitude.

Essential Job Functions

• Effective, frequent interaction with sales, purchasing, estimating, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.

• Generates and distributes all process and structural discipline engineering information needed to construct a project.

• Review sales orders, specifications, and cost estimates to assure design output fulfills requirements.

• Prepare design calculations and perform or direct the preparation of drawings and design documents.

• Review all drawings and specifications and ensure they properly relate to the estimate.

• Interact with other departments for technical support and guidance.

• Establish and maintain document control procedures.

• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Provide training to manufacturing personnel and customers as needed.

• Occasional up to 10% travel to customer sites to assist with sales, service, and/or customer present technical information or resolve any technical issues.

• Must have a valid driver's license

• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency with the MS Suite, including Word, Excel, and Power Point

• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask with little supervision and thrive in a timeline-driven environment

• Exceptional work ethics and initiative, ensuring all task are followed through in a fast‐paced and diversified work environment

• Ability to work individually or as part of a team

• Exceptional organization and planning skills

• Exceptional technical customer service skills

• Experience in heat transfer analysis, fluid mechanics, and process system design

• Experience with beverage processing equipment design

• Experience with agitation processes and design

• Experience with FEA and other structural analysis software (e.g. Compress)

• AutoCAD and Inventor skills

• Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. ASME).

• Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, engineering principles and techniques, and various construction methods and installation procedures

• Broad understanding of a wide spectrum of materials, their characteristics, tolerances and limitations

Education and Experience

• Requires a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree program. EIT status is required as a minimum and PE status is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a process and structural engineering related field is preferred.

Base Compensation Range: $87,606 - $142,218 annually

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 10% of gross annual salary base on company performance (as of 2024).

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums

• Free off-site medical clinic

• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more

• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades

• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off

• Ten (10) Paid Holidays

• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position

• Career progression program for advancement

• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school

• In-house training program

Working Conditions

Professional office environment with some manufacturing shop environment. Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets, etc.). Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.