Mechanical Engineer

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Overview At JBT Marel,
what we do matters
. We know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our vision is "Be the leading partner in solutions for a sustainable food industry". Our values show who we are at our best as we Create with Collaboration
- Serve with Integrity - Grow with Excellence - Advance with Innovation
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As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead the design of equipment specifically for our Fresh Produce Technologies (FPT) segment located in Riverside, CA. You will report directly to the Engineering Manager and collaborate with multiple teams to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, efficient, and cost‑effective solutions.

• Lead the mechanical design process for our equipment.
• Create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using CAD software.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Ensure delivery and adherence to budget.
• Collaborate with managers to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with the equipment assembly team and fabrication vendors.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering within the food processing equipment industry (great to have).
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Inventor, Solid Works, or AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with FEA and other simulation tools.
• Experience with schematics, control system and automation principles.
• Knowledge of sanitary design principles for food processing equipment.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.

• Location:
  
  Riverside, CA (no remote work available).
• May require 15%-20% travel to meet with retail partners and attend industry events.

Salary range: $93,000.00 to $ per year. Compensation is determined by experience and skill.

We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.

Collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world‑class projects.

Ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth.

JBT Corporation offers benefits on day 1 of employment, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Family leave
• Vision coverage
• Matched 401(k) plan

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel 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.

JBT Marel 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 JBT Marel, 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. JBT Marel 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 JBT Marel at .

This is a onsite position.