Mechanical Engineer - Modular Process Systems
6 - 10 years
Fort Atkinson, WI
Full-time
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
Mechanical Engineer – Process Systems | Skid Design | Pharmaceutical / Food Manufacturing
Local Candidates to Wisconsin Only
Design and deliver skid-mounted industrial process systems used in pharmaceutical, biotech, food, beverage, and chemical manufacturing environments.
We’re hiring a Mechanical Engineer with process systems experience who understands fluid handling, sanitary design, modular skids, and regulated production environments.
This is a hands-on, project-driven engineering role where you will own mechanical design from concept through fabrication, FAT, installation, and commissioning.
What You Must Have (Core Requirements)
If you haven’t worked in regulated or process-driven manufacturing environments, this likely won’t be the right fit.
Industry & System Focus
You’ll support the design and build of:
These systems operate in regulated manufacturing facilities where compliance, material compatibility, efficiency, and buildability are critical.
What You’ll Do
This is not a desk-only design role — you’ll see your systems fabricated and commissioned.
Background That Aligns
Technical Environment
Why Engineers Like This Role
This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy seeing their designs come to life, who thrive in hands-on, project-driven environments, and who are motivated by solving technical challenges in process-focused industries.
Local Candidates to Wisconsin Only
Design and deliver skid-mounted industrial process systems used in pharmaceutical, biotech, food, beverage, and chemical manufacturing environments.
We’re hiring a Mechanical Engineer with process systems experience who understands fluid handling, sanitary design, modular skids, and regulated production environments.
This is a hands-on, project-driven engineering role where you will own mechanical design from concept through fabrication, FAT, installation, and commissioning.
What You Must Have (Core Requirements)
- Experience designing industrial process systems or skid-mounted equipment
- Background in pharmaceutical, biotech, food, beverage, or chemical processing
- Proficiency in SolidWorks
- Experience creating or reviewing Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
- Strong understanding of fluid handling, thermodynamics, and mechanical system design
- Experience supporting fabrication, BOM development, and design reviews
If you haven’t worked in regulated or process-driven manufacturing environments, this likely won’t be the right fit.
Industry & System Focus
You’ll support the design and build of:
- Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems
- Bioreactors
- Modular skid systems
- Transfer panels
- Custom fabricated process equipment
- Integrated process modules for production lines
These systems operate in regulated manufacturing facilities where compliance, material compatibility, efficiency, and buildability are critical.
What You’ll Do
- Develop mechanical layouts, system configurations, and equipment specifications
- Create and review PFDs and engineering documentation
- Oversee 3D CAD modeling and fabrication drawing development
- Review vendor submittals and equipment specifications
- Prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Support budgeting, fabrication, installation, and commissioning
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Troubleshoot technical challenges during project execution
- Manage multiple active engineering builds simultaneously
This is not a desk-only design role — you’ll see your systems fabricated and commissioned.
Background That Aligns
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering
- OR
- Associate’s degree + 3+ years of process system design experience
- Experience designing food, pharma, biotech, or chemical process equipment strongly preferred
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications
- Comfortable in project-based engineering environments
Technical Environment
- SolidWorks
- 3D CAD modeling
- Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
- Skid design & modular systems
- Fluid handling systems
- Engineering documentation & drawing review
- Microsoft Office tools
Why Engineers Like This Role
- Full lifecycle ownership (concept → fabrication → FAT → commissioning)
- Custom, non-repetitive system builds
- Cross-functional collaboration (fabrication, controls, PMs, customers)
- Minimal travel
- PTO + holidays
- Full benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Growth potential within a project engineering environment
This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy seeing their designs come to life, who thrive in hands-on, project-driven environments, and who are motivated by solving technical challenges in process-focused industries.
Skills
Engineering