Company Background

Founded in Madison, Wisconsin, in 2005 with a NASA-sponsored research grant, BIOIONIX, LLC is an innovation-driven company. It develops and utilizes advanced electrochemical technology to provide chemical-free solutions, enhancing both safety and sustainability within the food and beverage industry. BIOIONIX works with some of the world's most beloved food brands on the path to zero chemicals. Professionals seeking a dynamic, high-growth environment and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping to eliminate harmful chemicals "from farm to fork" will find a compelling mission at BIOIONIX.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the development and maintenance of CAD drawings, as well as implementing site- and application-specific equipment modifications to ensure peak performance. This role is key to advancing BIOIONIX's status as a world-class equipment provider by contributing to equipment enhancements.

The engineer will gain a deep understanding of the full product line, system capabilities, and applications. Success requires collaboration with internal teams to define equipment specifications and provide solutions for field-related issues.

Travel is a necessary component of this position, with an anticipated commitment of 25–50%, depending on project and production requirements. Travel includes visits to customer sites for assessing application needs and installation specifications.

Position Duties

• Travel to customer sites to determine proper selection and installation requirements of BIOIONIX equipment and how it will integrate with customers’ existing processes
• Provide equipment engineering support and maintain technical documentation, including CAD drawings, electrical schematics, data collection systems, and implementation SOPs.
• Assist with engineering of equipment, including specifications and design of new components and equipment
• Improve BIOIONIX technology through implementing lessons learned from field implementations
• Provide technical support to the BIOIONIX Service Team and customers’ contractors during installation and commissioning of equipment
• Supervise field installation work and participate in the startup of the company’s products for new applications
• Assist in the development of BIOIONIX’s data collection system to remotely monitor and control BIOIONIX systems
• Other duties and responsibilities, and changes to these duties and responsibilities, as directed by company management

Position Requirements

• Ability to work in fast paced and dynamic environments
• Ability to take initiative independently in a manufacturing environment while working effectively as part of a team
• Minimum of an associate degree or apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or significant documented experience in such a field
• Experience working with mechanical and electrical drawings, including process & instrumentation diagram and electrical schematics
• Experience using SolidWorks, AutoCAD Inventor, or similar 3D modelling software
• Fluid Dynamics: Piping, pump sizing and control, fluid velocity, sanitary design
• Experience and comfort supervising installations at field sites, using tools, and dealing professionally at all levels of customer organizations
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Position Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the food and beverage industry. Experience with liquid products, sanitary design, and fluid handling
• Experience with PLC and HMI Programming, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred
• Specialized knowledge in electrochemistry, food and beverage sanitation, water treatment, corrosion of metals, and/or bacteriology