Mechanical Engineer; Sugar Refinery; CO

Job Description Mechanical Engineer Locations:Northeastern Colorado Salary:$90K–$125K Must be authorized to work in USAJoin a Company That Invests in You Be part of a long-establishedsugar manufacturing and refining leaderknown for safety, innovation, and operational excellence. This company offers a collaborative, hands-on environment where your ideas and engineering expertise directly impact plant reliability, productivity, and efficiency. Work in a culture thatvalues safety, trust, and teamwork Be empowered tolead reliability and process improvement initiatives Gain exposure tocapital projectsand long-term plant optimization efforts Build your career with a company that emphasizestraining, professional growth, and community responsibility The Opportunity As aMechanical Maintenance & Reliability Engineer , you’ll play a key role in improving equipment reliability and performance in a fast-paced sugar processing facility. You’ll analyze mechanical systems, implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and lead projects that enhance uptime, efficiency, and safety. Schedule:Monday–Friday, day shift (occasional weekends for emergencies)What You’ll Do Lead mechanical reliability efforts to reduce downtime and optimize maintenance performance Develop and managepreventive/predictivemaintenance programs (lubrication, vibration, thermography, etc.) Conduct root cause analyses and recommend design or process improvements Support maintenance budget planning and equipment life-cycle optimization Lead or support capital improvement projects Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold plant safety and operational standards What You’ll Bring B.S. in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering(or related discipline with mechanical experience) 5+ yearsofmechanical/reliabilityengineering experience in sugar, food, or industrial manufacturing Knowledge ofmechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automation systems Experience withLean Six Sigma, RCA, and CMMS (SAP-HANA preferred) Proficiency inAutoCAD, ProE, MATLAB, Excel, Power BI , or related tools Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities