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Mechanical Engineer II

JBT Marel
Middletown, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/10/2026
At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.

This position is for a strong Mechanical Engineer, one with large and complex capital equipment design experience, to add to our team that is responsible for product improvements and new developments on our High-Pressure Processing (HPP) machines. You will work together with colleagues in a small but very competent engineering team with extensive experience of pressure vessels. Developments will require hydraulic and mechanical Engineering and manufacturing (sheet metal bending, machining, welding etc.) experience is a plus. If you’re ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

This position is located in Middletown Ohio.

You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Among other tasks, here’s what you’ll be doing as Mechanical Engineer:

  • Serve as a Mechanical Engineer on daily work as well as on development projects.
  • Complete detailed design work and drawings with 2D or 3D modeling tools.
  • Check and review other teammates’ drawings, BoM’s, and calculations.
  • Perform dimensioning of parts, assemblies and structures
  • Specify and order materials for development projects.
  • Track progress and expedite material orders for projects as required.
  • Ensure that new designs are safe, cost effective, reliable, and easy to service.
  • Select components and assemblies to meet national and international standards and requirements.
  • Support the organization when engineering related questions arise.
  • Resolve problems, identify trends, and determine system improvements.
  • Work with subcontractors and outside specialists when needed.
  • Participate in customers’ meetings to improve their processes and use of their equipment.
  • Participate in Safety reviews of new designs.

What kind of person are you?

  • This position requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering. A Master’s in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  • 5 years experience in mechanical and design engineering.
  • 3 years Modeling in Solid Works or a similar program.
  • 5 years Stress Analysis experience.
  • Successful project experience.
  • Knowledge of Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
  • Strong analytical and documentation skills required.
  • The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and have time management skills. Must have the ability to be proactive and drive change.
  • Up to 10% of travel including international.

Preferred Additional Skills/ Experience

  • Experience with root cause corrective action tools and processes.
  • Experience with ANSYS Workbench, APDL etc. - FEA.
  • Experience with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM - CAD.
  • Experience with Team Center - PLM.
  • Experience of ASME B&PV Code, Section VIII.
  • Metallurgical and materials science knowledge.
  • Experience with ISO-standards and ISO-tolerances.
  • Experience with and Metric designs.
  • Proven track record of problem solving and overcoming obstacles.
  • Understanding of UL, CE, OSHA, IBC, and other industry codes and requirements.
  • Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.

Who are we?

We are innovators who find purpose in creating impactful solutions. Our mission is to transform the future of food by enabling sustainable and affordable production. At JBT Marel, we’re uniquely positioned to make it happen – but we need talented people like you to help us succeed.

If you have a passion for driving Excellence, Innovation, and Unity on a global scale, we invite you to join our team at Marel.

What’s in it for you?

By Joining JBT Marel, You’ll Enjoy

  • Value-driven work: Make a direct impact on our operations and customer satisfaction.

Travel & Location

  • This position is in Middletown, Ohio. Majority of time is spent on site. Some travel, around 10% and can be international
  • 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.
  • We foster a genuine inclusive team culture by enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.
  • We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!

Benefits: JBT Marel Corporation offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

Commitment to Diversity: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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, 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 844-286-4524.

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