Packaging Engineer

Essential Responsibilities

• Installation, commissioning, preventative maintenance and equipment reliability testing for packaging equipment in our manufacturing locations in the U.S.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance for packaging equipment (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic)
• Perform troubleshooting and fault-finding services on site, virtually and via phone
• Conduct operator & mechanics training in plant on processing operations
• PLC and HMI programming
• Analyze existing formats to identify areas for improvement
• Optimize and improve packaging systems to reduce waste e.g., downtime, shrink loss, and inefficiencies
• Establish and maintain a continuous positive relationship with internal customers including support and follow-up
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve centerlines and changeover repeatability initiatives

Other Required Responsibilities

• Up to 50% travel required to our facility in Platteville, CO
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or above in technical engineering
• 1-2 years with minimum experience in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance in industrial environment
• Automation knowledge
• Programming skills on Siemens Tia Portal, and we will value Step7, RsLogix500, RsLogix5000 and Wonderware Intouch HMI knowledge
• Strong knowledge of MS Office
• Genuine interest in techniques and customer service with focus on quality
• Customer oriented and result oriented
• Organized person, team player and able to work with standard processes
• Dairy milk product and equipment technology knowledge will be considered as a plus

Physical Requirements

• Must possess the physical ability to work the entire shift on the plant floor working in a cool, wet environment with temperatures ranging between 34-38 degrees
• Standing, walking, climbing, repetitive bending, repetitive stooping, repetitive reaching with arms and repetitive grasping with hands and fingers
• Must have the ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to work safely in a fast-paced environment working around production machines, warehouse equipment, forklifts, large trucks, and tankers