Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Matrix Technologies, Inc. is a company focused on providing superior engineering, automation, and systems integration services to its clients, while also offering a great work environment and career opportunities to its employees. The company follows "The Matrix Way," which values doing the right thing and having fun and aims to enhance people's lives every day. Matrix is a designated Top Workplace and offers market-leading compensation, benefits, bonuses, long-term incentives, and growth opportunities.

We are looking for a self-driven, energetic Mechanical Engineer with a growth mindset to join our team to develop long-term customer relationships through delivering successful Process-Mechanical engineering projects. The primary role of the Process Engineer position is to work directly with Clients, Project Managers and other discipline leads to design the best, most efficient, most client cost-effective process-mechanical layouts and designs possible.

Do you have experience designing Industrial process systems or designing full production/packaging lines utilizing OEM equipment? The Process Engineer will be responsible for leading customer processing, manufacturing or packaging projects including the specification of mechanical equipment, coordination with vendors, modeling of OEM equipment, coordinating the design of fabricated parts and equipment, design of specialized packaging equipment, design of existing equipment mechanical upgrades, layout of mechanical processing equipment in facilities, utility piping as required for equipment or process, and drawing production upon completion of design.

Do you strive to be more creative? Do you have a personal need to stay on the cutting edge of technology? The Process Engineer is encouraged to use creativity, innovation, and research into new technological advances and couple those activities with sound judgement, objectivity and strong problem-solving skills in order to provide the best, safest and most cost-effective solutions for our customers.

Do you have an eye for detail? Details are key to any successful project. The Process-Mechanical Engineer must have the highest regard for details of design, drawing standards, safety, schedules, budgets and communication.

Are you a fantastic communicator? In order for the Process Engineer to excel in this position, a thorough knowledge of grammar usage with excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills is required. These communication skills are vital to positive communications directly with clients and internal team members alike.

Are you self-driven? The Process-Mechanical Engineer will be expected to demonstrate an innate ability to perform multiple tasks under limited supervision, ability to follow tasks to completion, excellent organization skills and a characteristic ability to excel in a team environment.

The Process-Mechanical Engineer position requires a fully competent engineer to lead projects and project teams. The Engineer will apply diverse knowledge of engineering principles, specific packaging industry practice, material handling practices, and process engineering knowledge in broad areas of assignment. This employee will plan, develop, and direct one large engineering project or a number of small projects, usually coordinating the work of less experienced engineers, technical assistants, and drafters.

On any given day at Matrix, you might…

Create solutions to real-world issues that help our customers grow. You will serve as the client-facing subject matter expert in a broad range of industrial Manufacturing or Packaging system designs. This is a fast paced and exciting position that will require you to maintain existing client relationships as well as develop new project opportunities.

Lead a project team and manage a project from concept through implementation. You will conduct pre-project review meetings and project review meetings to insure total project awareness, supervise and direct assigned project personnel, and control projects including productivity, budgets, project changes, and adherence to predefined scope of services. Additionally, you will be expected to provide technical expertise, facilitate coordination, and facilitate office and field checking.

Work with some of the most talented engineers in the business. Matrix strives to find and retain the best of the best within the engineering field. Within Matrix, you’ll find industry-specific experts and broad technology experts in every discipline. Our engineers are top-notch collaborators, communicators, researchers, designers and implementers.

Work with some of the largest industrial manufacturers on the continent. Matrix Technologies is one of the largest independent process design, industrial automation engineering, and manufacturing operations management companies in North America. Our clientele is made up of leading industrial manufacturers and processors from all across North America.

Additional engagements to be expected in the role include:

• Write project construction specifications and prepare bid packages.
• Provide work format conducive to a learning experience for subordinate personnel.
• Work with Department Manager to implement methods to improve departmental efficiency. Coordinate integration requirements for software and machine controls, including development of P&IDs.
• Coordinate multi-discipline installation requirements for facilities and utilities.
• Specify and layout processing equipment, including dust collection, air conveyance, screw and belt conveyors, bins, tanks, mills, screeners, chutes and transitions.
• Specify and layout packaging equipment, product conveyors and finished case conveyors utilizing Lean principles.
• Solicit equipment quotations, review and make recommendations as the client representative.
• Lead the production of clear design and construction packages, including Layouts and Detail Drawings, Equipment Lists and BOMs, and Scopes of Work.
• Lead contractor bid walks, evaluate bids, and make recommendations as the client representative.
• Develop budgets and proposals for design engineering services, as well as overall capital project schedules and cost estimates.
• Provide onsite construction assistance to the Construction Manager on an as-needed basis.

If you are passionate about what you’ve read here and you meet the requirements below, we’d like to hear from you!

• Four-year engineering degree from an ABET accredited school.
• 7 years of engineering experience.
• Dust collection, food processing, bulk material handling, air conveyance and related Process-Mechanical system experience.
• High volume automated packaging process experience as either an end user or equipment supplier in the Food, Beverage, CPG or Pharmaceutical industries (preferred).
• Works safely at all times.
• Proficient with AutoCAD 2D.
• Proficient with overall packaging line process design to meet the client URS, including the development of Block Diagrams, PFDs and V-Graphs (preferred).
• Proficient with Industrial Processing designs and specifications.
• Proficiency in documenting User Requirement Specifications (URS) including the performance, materials and methods for filling, secondary packaging, and end of line equipment, as well as product labeling, inspection and identification.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, PMMI and NFPA safety standards.
• Working knowledge of FDA, USDA, 3-A, and DiSCUS standards
• Proficient with 3-Dimensional design, AutoCAD 3D, Solidworks, 3D Point Clouds.
• Discrete Event Simulation experience a plus.
• Ability to travel locally or travel to alternate work sites will be required to support Matrix clients and projects.
• Ability to occasionally travel overnight will be required to support Matrix clients and projects.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk, and hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• This employee may perform industrial field work which could include exposure to hazardous locations, inclement weather, moving mechanical parts, noise, ladders, uneven ground, and stairs
• This employee may perform industrial field work which could include exposure to a wide range of known food allergens

Why Matrix

• Physical and Mental Wellness and Work/Life Balance:
  • Health Insurance with Prescription Drug Coverage, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off (Extra Days for Purchase) and Ten Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedules, Work at Home Options
  • Wellness Program with Incentive Dollars, Preventative Health Screenings
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

• Financial Wellness
  • 401(k) and Roth Plans with 5% Match and immediate vesting upon enrollment
  • Market-based competitive Compensation and Overtime Pay for Salaried positions
  • Quarterly Bonus Program and Spot Bonus Program
  • Pre-Tax Health Savings Account (HSA) with Match, and Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life Insurance Paid by Matrix and Buy-Up Options
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plan Paid by Matrix

• Personal and Professional Growth
  • Technical, Managerial, and Administrative Career Paths
  • Onboarding and Mentoring, Internal Training and Cross Training
  • PE Certifications, Registration, and Renewals
  • Assessments and Leadership Development
  • External Certification Programs, Professional Memberships
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Recognition, Culture, and Other Perks
  • Regular Employee Updates and Town Halls, Annual Engagement Surveys
  • Employee Service Awards and Peer Recognition
  • Strong Fundamentals (Core Values)
  • Employee Referral Program/Bonus
  • Casual Dress
  • Discount Programs
  • Community Involvement Committee
  • Sports Teams and Clubs

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications, ranging from $80,000 to $90,000 annually. The final salary will be determined based on various factors including candidate's experience and qualifications.