Electrical Engineer I

About the role

Join a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. We value your trust by making safety our guiding principle and champion our customers and help them succeed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an electrical engineering resource supporting Maintenance Technicians in diagnosing and resolving complex machine control and electrical issues.
• Lead and support machine and equipment upgrade projects, including investigations, scope development, cost estimating, installation, start-up, and commissioning for both capital and expense projects.
• Develop a working knowledge of new and existing capital equipment, including control architecture, hardware, and operating principles, to support maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.
• Aid Project Engineering with equipment installation, checkout, start-up, and operator or maintenance training as required.
• Promote and support electrical safety initiatives by applying industry standards and regulations, including National and State Electrical Codes and NFPA 70E (arc flash).
• Participate in preventative maintenance activities for electrical substations and high-voltage switchgear, including inspections, testing, documentation, and follow-up actions.
• Participate on cross-functional teams—including equipment project teams, safety teams, and continuous improvement teams—to drive improvements in safety, quality, service, and cost.

Requirements

• Solid problem-solving, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
• Foundational understanding of electrical power distribution, industrial control systems, and PLCs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Experience using electrical testing and measuring equipment.
• Familiarity with CAD tools (preferred).
• Self-motivated mindset with the ability to proactively take ownership of tasks and projects.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with plant personnel at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Experience: 0–2+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or a related technical environment (co-ops or internships welcome).
• Training: Electrical Code training and/or general safety training (formal coursework or seminars preferred).