Mechanical Engineer

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Marsing, , US

2 days ago Requisition

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support AMVAC’s agricultural chemical manufacturing facility in Marsing, Idaho
. As an integral part of the American Vanguard engineering team, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the improving, designing, developing, and troubleshooting systems in process and packaging departments at AMVAC’s Marsing location. This position will provide hands‑on engineering support for manufacturing operations, equipment reliability, process improvement, and capital projects. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter, strong problem solver, and excellent collaborator who enjoys working in a plant environment and finding practical solutions to equipment and process challenges.

Experience with
rotating equipment is important
, while experience with
bead mills, high‑shear mixing, packaging equipment, automation projects, and Lean Six Sigma is a plus.
American Vanguard Company is a diversified specialty and agricultural products company that develops, manufactures, and markets solutions for crop protection and nutrition, turf and ornamentals management. With more than 50 years of experience, American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) is a U.S. based global provider of technology solutions for agriculture and related industries.

Job

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide Mechanical Engineering support for daily manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and process problems and develop long‑term solutions.
• Work closely with Operations and Maintenance to identify and eliminate recurring equipment problems.
• Support and improve the reliability, availability, and maintainability of plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and optimize rotating equipment
  , including pumps, mixers, agitators, motors, gearboxes, compressors, and related equipment.
• Provide engineering support for bead mills, high‑shear mixers, and other process equipment
  .
• Lead or support root‑cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve production capacity, equipment reliability, safety, quality, and operating costs.
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects.
• Apply structured problem‑solving techniques to manufacturing and equipment issues.
• Support capital projects from concept and design through installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Develop or review equipment specifications, drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Work with equipment suppliers, contractors, and engineering service providers.
• Support equipment selection, procurement, installation, and startup.
• Participate in Management of Change activities.
• Support plant shutdowns, equipment installations, startups, and major maintenance activities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, maintenance costs, energy usage, and production losses.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet company, safety, environmental, and applicable industry requirements.
• Communicate project status, technical issues, and recommendations to plant leadership.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, Quality, and other engineering functions.

Skills &

Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and problem‑solving ability.
• Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment and mechanical systems.
• Ability to diagnose complex equipment and process problems.
• Self‑starter who takes initiative and ownership of assignments.
• Strong collaborator and team player who can build effective relationships across…