Ingredion

Food Manufacturing

SeniorMechanicalEngineer

Kalasin, Thailand FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Mechanical Engineer at Ingredion. Skills: mechanical engineering, CAPEX projects, commissioning, preventive maintenance. Lead mechanical engineering scope of major projects from equipment design and selection through commissioning. Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot and optimize mechanical systems during startup”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure equipment installation meets performance, safety, and quality standards; support the startup of new production lines; develop maintenance readiness; deliver project milestones

Industry & Context.

Food Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

problem-solver with deep technical and analytical skills; troubleshoot and optimize mechanical systems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field, Minimum 5 years of experienced in project engineering or maintenance leadership, Proven experience leading mechanical scopes in large-scale CAPEX projects and commissioning, background in developing preventive maintenance strategies, Fluent in English and Thai, both written and spoken, problem-solver with deep technical and analytical skills, Effective communicator with the ability to train, coach, and influence across teams, Detail-oriented, highly organized, and adaptable to new technologies, Team player who collaborates effectively with engineers, technicians, and contractors, Innovation-driven with a passion for continuous improvement

Nice to Have

Familiarity with food manufacturing standards (GMP, HACCP) is a plus

What You'll Do.

Lead mechanical engineering scope of major projects from equipment design and selection through commissioning

Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot and optimize mechanical systems during startup

Ensure installations meet design

and regulatory standards

lead equipment inspections

Develop and implement preventive maintenance (PM) plans and reliability standards

Collaborate with RTO (Ready to Operate) team and cross-functional partners to deliver project milestones

Train maintenance teams and prepare technical documentation

Stay current on mechanical engineering trends and integrate best practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with RTO (Ready to Operate) team and cross-functional partners to deliver project milestones; collaborates effectively with engineers, technicians, and contractors

Communication Scope

Effective communicator; train, coach, and influence across teams; Fluent in English and Thai, both written and spoken

Process & Methodology

execution of major CAPEX projects, lead mechanical engineering scope, deliver project milestones

Full Job Description

**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** : Kalasin, Thailand **Workplace type** : On-site **Reports to** : Project Engineering Manager **Make a difference as a Senior Mechanical Engineer** As a **Senior Mechanical Engineer** , you will play a key role in the execution of major CAPEX projects—especially the SPRINT project—by leading the mechanical engineering scope from design through commissioning. You’ll ensure equipment installation meets performance, safety, and quality standards, while also supporting the startup of new production lines and developing maintenance readiness. **What you will do:** * Lead mechanical engineering scope of major projects from equipment design and selection through commissioning * Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot and optimize mechanical systems during startup * Ensure installations meet design, safety, and regulatory standards, lead equipment inspections * Develop and implement preventive maintenance (PM) plans and reliability standards * Collaborate with RTO (Ready to Operate) team and cross-functional partners to deliver project milestones * Train maintenance teams and prepare technical documentation, manuals, and reports * Stay current on mechanical engineering trends and integrate best practices **What you will bring:** * Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field * Minimum 5 years of experienced in project engineer

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