Brewing Equipment Design Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

This role is perfect for an engineer passionate about the craft beverage industry with versatile skills across multiple disciplines. You’ll design and engineer production equipment and product offerings – from mechanical and process engineering to CAD drafting, component selection, and overseeing installation and maintenance – to support craft beverage production, including brewhouses, milling equipment, cellar tanks, and packaging equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer equipment offerings including brewhouses, vessels, process pipelines, controls, and related systems.
• Draft P&IDs, product design drawings, and fabrication drawings in 2D/3D CAD (primarily using AutoCAD and SolidWorks).
• Collaborate with brewers to offer equipment recommendations and technical advice.
• Occasionally travel to job sites for installation, operation, or repair support.
• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products and systems to meet required standards.
• Coordinate with engineers and technical personnel to implement operating procedures and resolve system issues.
• Investigate equipment failures, diagnose issues, and recommend remedial actions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of basic mechanical engineering principles and calculations, with working knowledge of process engineering, equipment fabrication, and sanitary design standards in the food and beverage industry.
• BS in Engineering, related technical degree, or equivalent experience.
• Experience drafting in 3D using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience in pressure vessel design, process engineering, electrical engineering, automation and controls, pipe/plant design, and/or sanitary design.
• If you do not have every qualification listed but believe you are uniquely qualified, please still apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of beverage production, brewing, and/or packaging processes.
• Commercial brewing experience or a relevant engineering role in a related field.
• Certifications such as forklift operation, rigging, OSHA safety, first aid/CPR, welding, hazmat, confined space entry, electrician, steam, plumbing, PLC programming, or quality assurance are a plus.
• Relevant engineering experience or significant education related to food and beverage processing equipment.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: This is a full-time, exempt position with compensation commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Access to the company's regular benefits packages including medical, vision, and dental insurance (50% employee / 25% family).
• A 4% 1:1 401k match.
• Holidays, paid time off, and sick leave.