Mechanical Engineer

Bruce Location

Loos Machine & Automation LLC began in 1902 as a small maintenance and repair shop for local farmers. Over the years Loos has transitioned into a thriving business that paves the path for the food processing industry. Loos Machine & Automation provides automation, engineering, machining, fabrication, process, and installation. The state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities utilize modern techniques and machines. With the company’s continued success, we are adding to our team.

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the design & development of food-grade equipment and systems from customer product specifications to our sales department.

 Responsibilities include:

  • Consult with engineering, sales, and other personnel to design and develop new products and existing product modifications

  • Utilize knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, sheet metal, plastics, mathematics, and other physical sciences to complete designs and drawings

  • Use computer-assisted drafting (CAD) software as well as any other software needed in the completion of job responsibilities, such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD

  • Work with manufacturing to identify and resolve issues quickly

  • Assist customer service with field problems of technical nature

  • Manage engineering projects of moderate complexity

  • Ability to work with customers to generate designs/plans for projects

  • Generate new product ideas and product improvement processes

Requirements include:

  • Associate’s or Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Design with 1-5 years of related design experience preferred

  • Experience in AutoCAD & SolidWorks

  • Ability to handle self-directed project design responsibility and work constructively with the engineering team

  • Excellent problem-solving skills

  • Ensure all projects are completed before assigned deadlines

  • Follow safety procedures, both on and off-site

  • Travel to customer locations for field measurements of equipment and layout purposes

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive compensation (varies with skill set and experience)

  • Pay frequency: Weekly

  • Vacation/Holiday pay

  • Employee Health Clinic: Provided at no cost

  • Employer-paid Short-term disability

  • Health, dental, disability, supplemental life, and accident insurance

  • Employer 401k contributions up to 5%