Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Locations: Burr Ridge IL, or Wooster, OH

Direct hire

Pay: 80K-12K

100% in office

The designer engineer will drive designs, coordination, and implementation of projects in accordance with Linde policies. A core focus will be to learn and understand the food freezing products and drive new developments through commercialization of cryogenic technologies in the food industry.

You will have:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (or similar field)
• 5+ years of design or applications engineering experience, ideally in the food industry
• Strong background in sheet metal design, conveyors, motors, fans, valves, and system integration
• Proficiency with AutoDesk Inventor (AutoCAD Electrical is a plus) and SolidWorks
• Experience working with Lean manufacturing principles and safety practices
• Skilled at reading and modifying assembly drawings, schematics, and P&IDs
• Familiarity with PLC systems, ladder logic (Allen Bradley / Siemens a plus)
• Experience with ERP systems like JDE or Oracle
• Bonus: Experience in cryogenics, USDA/NSF familiarity, or new product commercialization

Your responsibilities:

• Lead and support design engineering for cryogenic food freezing systems
• Create and manage 3D models, BOMs, tolerance stack-ups, and documentation (CAD, MRP, P&ID, etc.)
• Apply DFM principles to ensure efficient fabrication and assembly
• Perform mechanical calculations - heat transfer, flow rates, torque, and sizing
• Drive design reviews, risk assessments (PHA/FMEA), and change management
• Interface with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to troubleshoot and improve designs
• Travel for site visits, installs, testing, and customer engagement
• Contribute to new product development and commercialization strategies
• Travel 25% for site visits, install, and test

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