BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent 10 years of experience
5+ years hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing, pilot plant, or R&D; environment
Comfortable setting up, running, and fixing industrial equipment; able to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic control problems
Experience spec'ing and purchasing equipment and managing vendors through installation
Basic fabrication skills (bandsaw, drill press, hand tools, 3D printing); able to run a CNC
Proficient with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software and able to produce drawings for fabrication
Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes including conveyors, pumps, heating methods, and drying