Mechanical Engineer

Koch Enterprises • Evansville, IN

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About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineer at Koch Finishing Systems, you will contribute to the development and execution of automated paint finishing projects. Working closely with customers, estimators, project managers, and internal teams, you will oversee project design from conception through completion and help ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to customer specifications. The role includes engineering leadership across design, quality inspections, installation, and startup, as well as technical support for manufacturing and field activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Field experience with installation and startup of finishing or specialized processing equipment.
• Demonstrated innovation and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency with Autodesk products such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Advance Steel, and Navisworks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering license.
• Proficiency in a second language.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the estimating team during preliminary engineering, project pursuit, and proposal phases.
• Take accountability for all project design aspects and supervise engineering and design team members.
• Prepare system layouts, floor plans, P&IDs, and mass balances for major projects.
• Provide engineering leadership during design reviews, quality inspections, installation, and startup.
• Ensure equipment and materials meet contract performance objectives, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Size and specify equipment and design elements, and order cost-efficient equipment as needed.
• Prepare purchase specifications, develop Bills of Materials (BOMs), and support equipment expediting.
• Assist manufacturing and field activities with technical interpretations and problem-solving.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and industrial safety standards are met in designs and specifications.
• Organize and conduct internal reviews and problem-solving sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time