Paul Mueller Careers

Paul Mueller Company, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, expanded over the last half century to become a world-class manufacturer of stainless steel processing systems and equipment for the dairy, food, beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries with a long-standing reputation for high-quality equipment and excellent customer service.

Established and built in the same community where it is headquartered today, Paul Mueller Company is a home-town company with a strong work ethic and a friendly atmosphere. Well known among our neighbors and customers as a solid employer, community supporter, and a technological leader, Paul Mueller Company offers competitive pay and benefits as well as opportunity for career and personal growth.

Springfield, the third largest city in the state of Missouri, is nestled in the lakes region of the beautiful Ozark mountains. The Springfield area offers a variety of recreational activities, hospitality, security, quality schools, and a favorable cost of living.

We aggressively apply the latest technologies in the design, engineering, and fabrication of our products. We have in place advanced, computerized systems for engineering analysis and design, as well as the latest computer-guided metal cutting, forming, and welding equipment. These tools, in the hands of our experienced and dedicated staff, enable us to offer our customers highly engineered and superbly crafted products. Consider Paul Mueller Company where quality, teamwork, and innovation are a tradition.

Current Openings

The Electrical Engineer I is an entry level engineer who is responsible for multiple lower-level projects or a single large project that support the business through designing, developing, and testing electrical equipment and systems.  This position develops and implements process automation, schematics and panel designs through a variety of software programs with the oversight of an Electrical Engineer II, Electrical Engineer III or Senior Controls Engineer.   This position is also responsible for validating the electrical design for reliability, performance, and safety standards. 

                              

Essential Job Functions

  • Support the business unit through electrical design activities.
  • Perform programming activities through Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) and/or Operator Interface Terminal (OIT) as needed.
  • Configure and program instrumentations required to complete projects.
  • Assist electrical team in conduit routing and installation details as required to complete department projects.
  • Document processes and procedures to support the business needs which may include development of various operating instruction or manuals.
  • Electrical, mechanical, and process installation and troubleshooting of simple projects to support the business.  This may include the use of hand tools, gauges, multi-meters, and other measurement devices. 
  • Collaborate with customers as required to promote successful project execution, including but not limited to discussion with customer engineers and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Protocol execution.
  • Develop quotes to support sales and marketing activities.
  • Collaborate with other professional disciplines throughout the business on technical inquires and needs.
  • Provide electrical support throughout the production processes as needed. 
  • Ensures lessons learned applied to future efforts.
  • Provide training and guidance to electricians as needed.
  • Leverage knowledge of Electrical Engineer II, III or Senior Controls Engineer in regards to electrical methodology, skills, and tools. 
  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
  • Travel including international, could be up to 15% as required by the project or other needs.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license for travel.
  • Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
  • The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

  • Knowledge and familiarity with 3 phase power applications, distribution and use.
  • Knowledge and familiarity with the development and implementation of automated control systems.
  • Knowledge and familiarity with solid state electronic component application.
  • Knowledge and experience in using Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s) to design and program process control systems.
  • Experience with integration of wide range of process analytical equipment.
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office.
  • Working knowledge of Computer Aided Design or AutoCad preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience in a service orientated environment with troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a mechanical aptitude that allows for effective communication of the product to our customers.
  • Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
  • Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in parallel in a time sensitive environment.
  • Show initiative to perform duties beyond assignment specific duties. 

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electronic Engineering Degree or similar degree program is required. 
  • A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years electrical related experience preferred.

Knowledge of JD Edwards preferred.

Base Compensation Range: $59,159 - $88,739 annually

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance.

 

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview: 

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
  • Free off-site medical clinic
  • Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
  • 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
  • Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
  • Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
  • Ten (10) Paid Holidays
  • Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position  
  • Career progression program for advancement
  • Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school  
  • In-house training program

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Professional office environment with some time spent in the manufacturing area.  Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.

 

Apply Now
Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.

The Information Technology (IT) Director position requires a senior level leader who is strategic, highly collaborative, and influential. This position is responsible for planning, strategy, analysis and management of all of the Company’s infrastructure, including hardware, software and networking systems.  The IT Director will identify the needs of the organization and oversee, manage and prioritize projects, all technical systems and software and associated updates, helpdesk and coworker service, security and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).  This position will lead the entire IT team supporting growth, ensuring goals and projects are met in a timely manner, managing costs and supporting the entire organization. 

Essential Job Functions

  • Responsible for coaching, teaching, and supervision of assigned personnel.
  • Responsible for effective employee relations. Initiates and is proactive with employee coaching and development. Resolves employee issues through identifying problems and resolutions. 
  • Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals while adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.  
  • Responsible for the performance management (hiring, development, discipline, termination) of direct reports while collaborating with Human Resources.
  • Responsible for building and maintaining business relationships, which includes working with all levels and organizations of the company.
  • Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the IT department and all technology operations, including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues as required.
  • Analyze the organization’s requirements of all business units and departments to determine needs, prioritization and return on investment.
  • Develop and execute strategic planning to coincide with the Company’s initiatives and planned future growth.
  • Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
  • Develop and implement plans to prioritize, document and manage projects and associated scope and risk and communicate progress to the team.
  • Create and improve visual processes and tools to track projects progress, challenges and timing.
  • Establish and improve project management controls and metrics and report out to the organization.
  • Work cross-functionally with others and lead meetings to determine objectives, track progress, troubleshoot challenges, and execute deliverables assigned to project.   
  • Evaluate and manage adherence to federal technology requirements for security.
  • Oversee the maintenance of all hardware and software programs, updates and configurations and make recommendations regarding efficiency, cost or strategic action needed of such programs.
  • Identify vulnerabilities and monitor, upgrade or improve technological equipment as needed or required.
  • Implement and maintain company-wide technology updates and required training regarding updates.
  • Create processes and standards for selection, implementation and support of systems. 
  • Revise current or create new IT policies and systems to support the organizations needs and future direction. 
  • Oversee management of the developer and helpdesk teams to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time delivery of projects and tasks.
  • Manage team to ensure continuous improvement events within the team are executed and maintain cross-functionally throughout the organization. 
  • Strategically create and maintain annual budget.
  • Build relationships with vendors and create cost-efficient contracts that meet the needs of the organization.
  • Travel up to 25% to support the needs of the business, including international travel is required.
  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
  • Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

  • Excellent leadership skills to lead, develop, and coach others in a proactive manner.
  • Knowledge of principles and procedures for employee selection, development, and training.
  • Thorough knowledge of employment related laws and regulations. 
  • Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively, in a constantly changing environment.
  • Ability to take initiative to develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team.
  • Ability to consistently manage numerous high priority projects at the same time.
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.
  • Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills. 

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field required. 
  • Ten (10) or more years of IT management related experience required. 
  • Five or more years of experience in an executive leadership position preferred.

Base Compensation Range: $152,487 - $260,834 annually 

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance.

 

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview: 

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
  • Free off-site medical clinic
  • Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
  • 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
  • Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
  • Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
  • Ten (10) Paid Holidays
  • Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position  
  • Career progression program for advancement
  • Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school  
  • In-house training program

Professional office environment with some time spent in a manufacturing shop. Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets, etc.). Frequent presence on the manufacturing floor as well as field operations. Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. 

 

Apply Now
Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.

The Lead Engineer provides guidance and direction on process and structural engineering analysis, calculations and design of all specialized and Engineered to Order (ETO) products.

This position will oversee all project direction from an engineering perspective as well as analyze and provide solutions to challenges. This position will provide guidance and training to all other engineers throughout the organization.  The Lead Engineer supervises, supports, trains and develops other engineers or technically disciplined coworkers.

Essential Job Functions

  • Responsible for coaching, teaching, and supervision of assigned personnel.
  • Responsible for effective employee relations. Initiates and is proactive with employee coaching and development. Resolves employee issues through identifying problems and resolutions. 
  • Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals while adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.  
  • Responsible for the performance management (hiring, development, discipline, termination) of direct reports while collaborating with Human Resources.
  • Responsible for building and maintaining business relationships, which includes working with all levels of the organization.
  • Work cross-functionally with others and lead meetings to determine needs, evaluate project progress, troubleshoot challenges, and execute according to the assigned to project.   
  • Assess current team capabilities and identify skill gaps. Lead the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of engineering personnel to meet project demands. Provide mentorship, training, development, and succession planning for engineering staff.
  • Provide mechanical engineering analysis and specification (e.g. process, structural).
  • Performs and/or monitors the preparation of design output (e.g. drawings, datasheets, specs.).
  • Performs and/or monitors the review of design output to assure project requirements are fulfilled.
  • Performs and/or monitor the preparation and quality of engineering output (e.g. ASME calculation reports, support reactions, process estimates, specifications).
  • Develop and communicate plans for project execution.
  • Establish and maintain document control procedures.
  • Oversee transition and assignment of new projects to direct reports.
  • Support and troubleshoot assembly and testing processes as they relate to design manufacturability and functionality. 
  • Provide timely resolution to issues related to process, design and/or structural engineering throughout the production process.
  • Provide advanced process, design and structural support throughout the production processes as needed.
  • Collaborate with other professional disciplines throughout the business on technical inquires and needs.
  • Drive and execute continuous improvement ideas and projects to improve efficiencies, improve manufacturability and reduce rework. 
  • Provide strategic direction for engineering projects, ensuring that solutions are innovative, scalable, and aligned with industry best practices.
  • Support a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team. Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to maintain the company's competitive edge.
  • Provide training to direct personnel and customers as needed. 
  • Travel including international, could be up to 15% as required by the project or other needs.
  • Perform other duties and take on other responsibilities as required.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license. 
  • Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position
  • The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

  • Leadership skills to lead, develop, and coach others in a proactive manner.
  • Knowledge of principles and procedures for employee selection, development, and training.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask with little supervision and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
  • Exceptional work ethics and initiative, ensuring all task are followed through in a fast‐paced and diversified work environment
  • Ability to work individually or as part of a team
  • Exceptional organization and planning skills.
  • Exceptional technical customer service skills.
  • Advanced experience in heat transfer analysis, fluid mechanics, and process system design as applicable.
  • Experience with beverage processing equipment design as applicable.
  • Experience with agitation processes, design and/or process design with skidded systems as applicable.
  • Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other structural analysis software (e.g. Compress) as applicable.
  • Advanced experience with AutoCAD and Inventor as applicable.
  • Advanced knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. ASME) as applicable.
  • Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, engineering principles and techniques, and various construction methods and installation procedures
  • Broad understanding of a wide spectrum of materials, their characteristics, tolerances and limitations.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar degree program is required. 
  • Professional Engineering License is required.
  • Obtain and maintain a Certificate of Engineer of Responsible Charge per ASME Section VIII Division 1 for two or more scope activities as applicable.
  • Minimum of seven (7) or more years of experience in a process and structural engineering related field is required.

Base Compensation Range: $121,990 - $208,667 annually 

 

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance (as of 2024).

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview: 

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
  • Free off-site medical clinic
  • Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
  • 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
  • Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
  • Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
  • Ten (10) Paid Holidays
  • Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position  
  • Career progression program for advancement
  • Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school  
  • In-house training program

Professional office environment with some time spent in a manufacturing shop. Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets, etc.). Frequent presence on the manufacturing floor as well as field operations. Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. 

 

 

Apply Now
Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.

The Senior Staff Engineer is a senior technical contributor who provides process and structural engineering analysis, calculations and design of specialized and Engineered To Order (ETO) products. This position allows for a wide degree of creativity and latitude to take the lead on high-impact, complex projects.  The Senior Staff Engineer will oversee project direction from an engineering perspective as well as analyze and provide solutions to challenges.  This position is responsible for selection and maintenance of engineering tools, processes and procedures. This position will provide guidance and training to other engineers throughout the organization.  This position supervises, supports, trains and develops other engineers or technically disciplined coworkers.

 

Essential Job Functions

  • Responsible for coaching, teaching, and supervision of assigned personnel.
  • Responsible for effective employee relations. Initiates and is proactive with employee coaching and development. Resolves employee issues through identifying problems and resolutions. 
  • Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals while adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.  
  • Responsible for the performance management (hiring, development, discipline, termination) of direct reports while collaborating with Human Resources.
  • Responsible for building and maintaining business relationships, which includes working with all levels of the organization.
  • Work cross-functionally with others and lead meetings to determine needs, evaluate project progress, troubleshoot challenges, and execute according to the assigned to project.   
  • Generate and distribute all process and/or structural discipline engineering information needed to construct and execute a project.
  • Effective, frequent interaction with sales, purchasing, estimating, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
  • Review sales orders, specifications, and cost estimates to assure process, design and/or structural output fulfills requirements.
  • Prepare design calculations and perform or direct the preparation of drawings and design documents.
  • Review all drawings and specifications and ensure they properly relate to the estimate.
  • Oversee transition and assignment of new projects to direct reports.
  • Support and troubleshoot assembly and testing processes as they relate to design manufacturability and functionality. 
  • Provide timely resolution to issues related to process, design and/or structural engineering throughout the production process.
  • Provide advanced process, design and/or structural support throughout the production processes as needed.
  • Leverage knowledge of Lead Engineer in regards to process, design and/or structural methodology, skills, and tools Collaborate with other professional disciplines throughout the business on technical inquires and needs.
  • Drive and execute continuous improvement ideas and projects to improve efficiencies, improve manufacturability and reduce rework. 
  • Take ownership of key projects, leading them from concept to completion. Ensure project milestones are met, issues are resolved, and designs are aligned with scope requirements.
  • Support sales and estimating to evaluate customers' technical design requirements and develop a proposed solution during the quoting process.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in one or more aspects of design guiding co-workers to solve critical problems.
  • Establish and maintain document control procedures.
  • Provide training to direct personnel and customers as needed. 
  • Travel including international, could be up to 15% as required by the project or other needs.
  • Ensure lessons learned applied to future efforts.
  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license. 
  • Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
  • The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

  • Leadership skills to lead, develop, and coach others in a proactive manner.
  • Knowledge of principles and procedures for employee selection, development, and training.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask with little supervision and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
  • Exceptional work ethics and initiative, ensuring all task are followed through in a fast‐paced and diversified work environment
  • Ability to work individually or as part of a team
  • Exceptional organization and planning skills.
  • Exceptional technical customer service skills.
  • Advanced experience in heat transfer analysis, fluid mechanics and process system design as applicable.
  • Experience with beverage processing equipment design as applicable.
  • Experience with agitation processes, design and/or process design with skidded systems as applicable.
  • Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other structural analysis software (e.g. Compress) as applicable.
  • Advanced experience with AutoCAD and Inventor as applicable.
  • Advanced knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. ASME) as applicable.
  • Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, engineering principles and techniques, and various construction methods and installation procedures.
  • Broad understanding of a wide spectrum of materials, their characteristics, tolerances and limitations.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar degree program is required. 
  • Professional Engineering License is required and/or must be obtained within one (1) year of accepting the position.
  • Obtain and maintain a Certificate of Engineer of Responsible Charge per ASME Section VIII Division 1 for two or more scope activities as applicable. 
  • Minimum of seven (7) or more years of experience in a process and structural engineering related field is required. 

Base Compensation Range: $89,579 - $145,421 annually 

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance (as of 2024).

 

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview: 

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
  • Free off-site medical clinic
  • Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
  • 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
  • Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
  • Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
  • Ten (10) Paid Holidays
  • Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position  
  • Career progression program for advancement
  • Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school  
  • In-house training program

Professional office environment with some time spent in a manufacturing shop. Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets, etc.). Frequent presence on the manufacturing floor as well as field operations. Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. 

Apply Now
Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.

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