Equipment Engineer Designer - Irwindale, CA

Matheson • Irwindale, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The position is broadly responsible for the development and implementation of engineered industrial gas application solutions for customers in the Food Processing industry. This includes equipment design and engineering, estimating, planning, project management, supervision of fabrication, installation, commissioning, and post-installation support.

Requirements

• BS degree in industrial, mechanical or chemical engineering (required).
• 10+ years experienced hands-on equipment engineer/designer.
• Excellent engineering, AutoCAD, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Required experience in the food processing or industrial gases industry.
• Understand customer’s specific application and process requirements.
• Experienced hands-on engineering professional with excellent design, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Experience working in or servicing the Food Processing Industry.
• Familiarity with food industry hygiene, safety, regulatory codes and standards, NEC, CGA, ASM.
• Computer skills including Autocad, MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for experience in moving machinery equipment design, drafting, process automation, instrumentation, and PLC programming.
• Industrial gases industry experience and in-depth understanding of cryogenics and food processing applications that employ the use of cryogenic gases.
• Experience providing product and process application support in food freezing and chilling, Modified Atmosphere Packaging, and other applications utilizing industrial and specialty gases would be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual design, cost estimate, and project schedule.
• Perform necessary design (CAD modeling) and engineering of equipment and systems.
• Perform process modeling and calculations.
• Develop and maintain process and flow diagrams, P&ID, assembly and detailed drawings, Bill of Materials, instrumentation lists, and equipment IOM Manuals.
• Prepare comprehensive technical proposals, bid packages and project schedules.
• Prepare key equipment specifications, work with Plant and Project Managers to fabricate, or competitively purchase key equipment.
• Develop purchase orders for equipment and fabrication services.
• Manage equipment fabrication and project budget.
• Perform factory and site checkout, QC, HAZOP, EMOC as required.
• Manage and physically participate in equipment and systems installation and startup.
• Provide post-installation troubleshooting and technical support.
• Maintain a high level of personal safety performance and regulatory compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior