Mechanical Engineer - Modular Process Systems

CEO Inc. • Full-time • Fort Atkinson, WI, US • 2d ago

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)

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.