Packaging Engineer II

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential engineering services organization seeking a Packaging Engineer II for placement in the United States. This is a remote or multi-location opportunity for an early to mid-career professional who will support and lead the design, installation, and commissioning of manufacturing lines focused on packaging operations for consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the packaging team on complex, fully integrated projects across all phases including feasibility studies, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning support
• Support technical leads on packaging systems design and integration development including line and equipment speed analysis, pack out matrix, block flow and general arrangement layout drawings, equipment lists, utility demand matrices, and procurement specifications
• Prepare equipment lists and data sheets, block flow diagrams, process flow diagrams, and P&IDs as needed
• Develop written sequence of operation narratives for equipment, systems, and process controls
• Assist in preparing vendor and contractor bid packages and construction packages for project equipment, components, and installations, as well as bid analysis
• Perform engineering tasks independently with minimal supervision
• Evaluate existing processing operations and suggest solutions that provide ROI and improve productivity
• Travel regularly (20-70% depending on project phase) to project sites and customer locations

What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, industrial, or packaging systems engineering (packaging systems emphasis preferred)
• Experience: 5+ years of demonstrated professional work experience in packaging equipment systems engineering or related field
• Experience with professional engineering service providers and/or manufacturing in food and beverage, life sciences, consumer packaged goods, pharmaceuticals, or related fields strongly preferred
• Background in large capital project engineering/management, specifically in detailed packaging system design, preferably related to food and beverage processing lines
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to develop engineering deliverables and present to large, diverse project teams
• Proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel skills a plus)
• 2D CAD experience preferred
• Understanding of automation control systems (PLC, HMI, VFDs) a plus
• Ability to perform in a highly collaborative team environment
• Ability to work under pressure with conflicting priorities and minimal oversight
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

How We Work With You

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Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.

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