PrincipalMechanicalEngineer

**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, IL; Indianapolis, IN; North Kansas City, MO **Workplace type:** Hybrid As a **Principal Mechanical Engineer** , you will serve as a global Subject Matter Expert in mechanical engineering for utilities and process equipment, providing technical leadership, design support, troubleshooting, and project oversight across multiple Ingredion facilities to drive manufacturing, safety, reliability, quality, and cost efficiency. This role reports to the Director of Global Process Engineering, Utilities ** _What you will do:_** * **Delivers mechanical engineering expertise** across multiple Ingredion facilities, including system design, equipment specification, troubleshooting, optimization, and engineering studies to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations. * **Apply deep technical knowledge** in areas such as bulk solids handling, rotating equipment, utilities (boilers, compressors, cogeneration), and mechanical systems design, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and best practices. * **Evaluates and scopes projects** to ensure optimal technology selection, accurate budgeting, and alignment with business goals, while reviewing designs for safety and operational excellence. * **Leads cross-functional teams** to solve complex mechanical challenges, implement sustainable solutions, and drive continuous improvement across sites