Secondary Packaging Automation Engineer

The Secondary Packaging Automation Engineer will lead the design and lifecycle performance of secondary packaging machinery, including cartoning machines, robotic case packers, and robotic palletizing systems. This role combines engineering expertise, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-performance, modular, manufacturable, and scalable automation solutions.

What You Will Do

Design and optimize secondary packaging equipment using CAD, simulation, and engineering tools, while developing standardized, modular solutions that meet customer requirements. Integrate and validate robotics, vision systems, and machine synchronization. Lead project engineering and ensure quality and compliance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a forward-thinking attitude, experience in automation, robotics, and machine vision, and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies and market demands. They will be adept at balancing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring productivity while maintaining project quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate design.
• Strong customer presence and ability to present to large teams.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing customer provided equipment specification documents.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PDM, project and business management systems.
• Innovative and curiosity-based approach to problem solving.
• Forward-thinking attitude with the ability to adapt to evolving technologies and market demands.
• Preferred 10 years of design experience in automation including robotics and machine vision, packaging machinery experience.
• Adept at balancing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring productivity while maintaining project quality.
• Familiar with applicable Safety Standards such as ISO 10218-2 or ANSI R15.06
• Experience mentoring new or young engineers.
• Experience supporting technical sales, applications engineering, or customer-facing engineering.
• Ability to travel to customers or vendor sites, including internationally as needed. Up to 25% travel.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
• Profit sharing
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment
• Onsite fitness center
• Event Space free for employee's personal use
• Employee rewards & discounts
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in a growing company