Mechanical Design Engineer - Food Freezing Systems

Job title: Mechanical Design Engineer - Food Freezing Systems

About the Role Join Linde as a Mechanical Design Engineer for Food Freezing Systems in Wooster, OH. You will develop expertise in cryogenic food freezing technologies and drive commercialization while supporting applications in pharma and wastewater industries.

What You'll Do

• Apply mechanical engineering best practices including CAD, drawing standards, BOM creation, MRP, tolerance analysis, and change management processes
• Lead design teams through product development, design reviews, risk assessments (PHA/FMEA), verification activities, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Utilize problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, root cause analysis) to develop innovative, cost-effective engineering solutions
• Perform engineering calculations and equipment sizing for food processing systems, including heat transfer, capacity, airflow, flow rates, torque requirements, and electro-mechanical components such as valves, conveyors, fans, and motors
• Ensure successful project execution by managing schedules, budgets, technical requirements, and compliance with engineering standards and design criteria
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) practices, conduct cost-benefit analyses, identify risks, and recommend improvements to enhance product performance and manufacturability
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, manufacturing teams, fabricators, and global engineering partners to support design, fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities
• Prepare and review technical documentation, drawings, reports, and project updates while communicating progress and results to stakeholders
• Travel to customer and fabrication sites as needed to support project execution, technical support, issue resolution, and equipment validation

What We're Looking For

• More than 5 years of experience in application and/or design engineering, preferably supporting food processing or food freezing applications
• Strong mechanical design experience, including sheet metal, machined components, fabrication processes, and proficiency with CAD systems (AutoDesk Inventor preferred)
• Experience designing and supporting industrial systems, including conveyors, motors, controls, fans, valves, PLCs, and related electro-mechanical equipment
• Background in manufacturing environments with a strong focus on safety, Lean principles, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify engineering documentation, including assembly drawings, P&IDs, schematics, and part drawings
• Experience leading technical teams and managing projects, including developing schedules, milestones, deliverables, and execution plans
• Familiarity with cryogenic technologies, food processing equipment, and commercialization of new products or applications strongly preferred
• Strong communication and business acumen, with the ability to influence stakeholders and explain technical concepts across all organizational levels
• Experience with ERP systems (JDE, Oracle, or similar) and knowledge of USDA and NSF requirements is a plus
• Knowledge of PLC programming, ladder logic, AutoCAD Electrical, Allen Bradley RS Logix, Siemens controls, and willingness to travel for customer visits, site surveys, installations, and startups is preferred

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with cryogenic technologies and food processing equipment for new product commercialization (strongly preferred)
• Additional PLC/controls software proficiency and willingness to travel for customer engagements

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000 - $132,000 USD per year, with pay commensurate with experience
• Competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, disability, and life insurance; paid holidays and vacation; 401(k) matching; pension benefits; employee discount program; and opportunities for educational and professional growth