Aftermarket Engineer

JBT Marel•Kingston, NY

1d•$75,000 - $92,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At JBT Marel, we're looking for an After Job Market 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 engineering role will be dedicated to supporting our Customer Care team. Making sure our customers are provided with the best solutions & support to keep their machines running. This role will be focused on designing retrofit kits for obsolete components, developing spare part/preventative maintenance kits, and any other required information our customers may need. This position is located within Kingston, NY. Must live within a commutable distance to the facility. Onsite position with flexibility to work from home 2 days per week once fully oriented and performing in the role.

Requirements

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
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.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of accuracy.
Must possess independent problem-solving skills and the ability to work creatively.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in automated, industrial food processing equipment or similar fields in product development.

Responsibilities

Create, review, and update engineering drawings, CAD models, and ECNs.
Oversee database management to ensure all design data is accurate, organized, and accessible for future reference and manufacturing needs.
Work closely with internal teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and can be sourced efficiently, optimizing both cost and value.
Collaborate with sales, applications, and manufacturing to align designs with practical and business requirements.
Provide technical expertise in the testing, validation, and troubleshooting of food equipment machinery.
Support the debugging process to ensure equipment meets performance and quality standards.
Perform detailed mechanical calculations to support design decisions and contribute to problem-solving during the troubleshooting of mechanical systems.
Assist with budgeting, scoping, and scheduling for various projects.
Ensure all project milestones are met within the designated timelines and budget constraints.