Senior Project Engineer, R&D - Food Equipment

Messer Americas

Bridgewater, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$98,500–$144,500 Per Year
SKILLS
Bill of Materials (BOM), Budget Management, Budgeting, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Component Selection, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Customer Support/Service, Disability Insurance, Documentation Standards, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Safety, Food and Beverage Industry, Identify Issues, Industrial Management, Industry Standards, LOPA (Layers of Protection Analysis), Life Insurance, Machining Operations, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Mechanical Assembly, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OSHA, Petrochemicals, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Process Safety Management, Product Development, Project Engineering, Project/Program Management, Research & Development (R&D), Safety Process, Safety Systems, Sales Support, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Schematics, Set Goals, Software Development, Startup, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Bridgewater, NJ
POSTED
Today

Principal ResponsibilitiesSafetyEnsure that all Messer Safety Management Processes are applied to all work consistent with a goal of Zero accidents.Ensure all US and Messer codes and standards are met, seek opportunities to improve and document standards, processes, and procedures.Conduct HAZOPS, Process Safety reviews, EMOCs, LOPA, and other methods to ensure proper process and equipment safety is followed.Ensure project compliance with all required Messer and Industry codes, standards, drawings and practices (i.e., OSHA, NFPA, CGA, ASME, NEC, etc.).LeadershipBuild and maintain a strategy for continuous improvement of the Food Equipment Product Line.Seek opportunities and implement standardization of equipment, engineering procedures, safety systems, drawing and BOM methodology.Liaise with Applications Development team to transition new products to commercial offering.Become resident food equipment expert and go-to resource to support Sales Engineers, Design resources, and Fabrication and Field Project Managers to establish project goals, scope, budget, and timelines.Partner with Controls Engineering resources to ensure safe and reliable machine operation with consistent components and operator interface look and feel.Make component selection decisions with an eye toward safety, reliability, functionality, and cost.Work with Designers and Fabricators to solve manufacturability concerns.Manage custom project requests and work with internal and external teams to ensure project goals are met — within budget, on time, and 100% functional.Provide customer support activities to include equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, repairs, process/equipment improvements and new applications.Provide start-up and commissioning support as needed.Drive updates and improvements to Equipment Operating Manuals.Required SkillsProject Management.Understanding of industrial equipment and controls, including mechanical assemblies, gearboxes, bearings, seals.Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.Ability to read and understand P&IDs, electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, layout drawings and similar.Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written).Ability to effectively interact with stakeholders in person and virtually.Computer skills in MS Office Suite, MS Project.Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering required (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical preferred).5 years of experience in industrial equipment project management.5 years of experience with new product development.Ability to travel 20% of the time.Preferred QualificationsProject Management Certification a plus.Experience with Industrial Gases, Food & Beverage, Chemical or petrochemical projects a plus.Compensation & BenefitsSalary range for this position is $98,500-$144,500. Messer provides medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance and paid time off as well as other voluntary benefits, such as long-term disability in accordance with the terms and conditions of these Plans. Employees are eligible to enroll in Messer's 401(k) Plan. Employees may be eligible to participate in the company's bonus program.EEO StatementEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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