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Mechanical Engineer

JBT Marel
Sandusky, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
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.

As a Mechanical Engineer you will perform complex activities related to the design, testing and evaluation of mechanical systems of food equipment machinery. Interfaces with applications, sales, manufacturing, sourcing, and customers to define needs for new or custom features to be developed. May prepare mechanical engineering studies, specifications, and cost estimations. Performs product development activities including CAD layouts, calculations, and DFMEA to ensure the delivery of customer specifications. Assists with the solving of unique, mechanically related field problems. Works with manufacturing, sourcing, purchasing and suppliers to optimize the cost/value relationship of the mechanical systems being designed.

Essential Duties And Percent Of Time Spent

  • Lifecycle management of design data: create and check drawings, CAD models, ECNs, database management - 45%.
  • Collaborate with cross functional internal customers to ensure design can be manufactured and sourced at best cost and value - 30%.
  • Contribute technical and project management expertise in the testing, validation, and debugging of food equipment machinery - 10%.
  • Perform detailed calculations to contribute to both the design and troubleshooting processes - 10%.
  • Contribute to budgeting, scoping, scheduling of projects - 5%.

Occasional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills:

BS degree in mechanical engineering or similar field from an ABET accredited engineering program and zero to three years of relevant experience.

Language Skills

English fluency required. Can independently search for technical information. Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external customers in a proficient and professional manner. Ability to write clear product specifications, project development plans and other forms of written correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts to accomplish job tasks. Must be computer literate, and capable of using spreadsheets, 3-D CAD and other software.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years in automatic, industrial manufacturing environment

Work Environment

Hybrid schedule in office 3 days minimum per week/2 remote.

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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