Principal Mechanical Engineer
About Ingredion:Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Location: Westchester, ILWorkplace type: HybridAs a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will lead across a broad range of mechanical engineering expertise and technical support in multiple Ingredion facilities across all Ingredion segments to meet manufacturing, quality, safety, reliability, and cost goals. Considered Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Mechanical Engineering for Utilities and Process Equipment. Supports the mechanical design of utilities and process equipment, and systems, equipment troubleshooting and optimization, development and review of projects, and support during and after major project implementation. Provides an elevated level of technical leadership through mentoring, leading multi-disciplined teams, solving technical challenges, and ensuring Ingredion applies the best technologies in its business segments globally.This role reports to the Director of Global Process Engineering, UtilitiesWhat you will do: Technical CompetenciesProvide mechanical engineering, design, and technical expertise as needed to optimize the operation of multiple Ingredion facilities across all segments. This includes conducting engineering studies, developing mechanical systems and equipment specifications, as well as selecting, designing, testing, troubleshooting, and optimizing.Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical engineering subjects including bulk solids material handling, conveyor system, storage; liquid/slurry material movement and storage; high inertia rotating equipment, primary utilities; boilers, air compressors and cogeneration systems; tanks, silos and pressure vessels; equipment and systems sizing, design, fabrication, troubleshooting and failure analysis; general mechanical technology such as strength of materials, machine design, fluid mechanics and materials of construction.Evaluate and review appropriate equipment and mechanical systems designs for projects and existing operations to ensure compliance with safety, applicable codes, standards, and best practices.Evaluate proposed projects to ensure optimal technology selection, comprehensive scope inclusion, properly sized mechanical systems and equipment, an adequate bud...