Injection Systems Engineer - Equipment & Process

Injection Systems Engineer - Equipment & Process Performance

Join Amcor as an Injection Systems Engineer focused on equipment performance optimization, lifecycle planning, and benchmarking of alternative suppliers. The role supports plants in troubleshooting, obsolescence mitigation, and performance upgrades, ensuring the reliability and competitiveness of Amcor’s injection platform fleet.

• Lead evaluation of the installed injection asset base to identify obsolescence risks, upgrade opportunities, and productivity retrofits.
• Benchmark alternate machinery and auxiliary equipment suppliers to identify technology options that improve performance, reliability, or lifecycle cost.
• Partner with global and regional engineering teams to define standards for injection machinery configuration, safety, and performance metrics.
• Support the Injection Process Improvement Team in implementing best practices, performance troubleshooting, and data-driven optimization at plant sites.
• Collaborate with plant engineering and maintenance teams to resolve chronic equipment issues, define root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of mold–machine interface performance in partnership with the Principal Tooling Engineer.
• Maintain and update the injection asset database, including lifecycle stage, obsolescence risk, and key performance metrics.
• Recommend timing and strategy for equipment refreshes and retrofits to ensure manufacturing continuity and efficiency.
• Support the refurbishment program from the machine systems perspective (controls, hydraulics, auxiliary systems).
• Support development and communication of standard operating parameters and equipment specifications across plants.
• Participate in the transfer of best practices and lessons learned through network workshops and technical documentation.
• Provide training support to site technical teams on new injection platforms and system modifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in injection molding machinery operation, process optimization, or equipment engineering within the plastics or packaging industry.
• In-depth knowledge of injection machine systems (Husky experience preferred), controls, hydraulics, and auxiliary equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex machine performance issues and lead technical benchmarking efforts.
• Strong collaboration skills; ability to work effectively across functions and with OEM partners.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to support plant assessments and supplier evaluations.

Starting salary expected between $98,000 to $122,500; base pay may vary within the full salary range $98,000 to $147,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive, annual bonus program, medical coverage, and other benefits.

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call .