Secondary Packaging Automation Engineer

Job Description:

The Secondary Packaging Automation Engineer will own the design and lifecycle performance of secondary packaging machinery platforms, specifically cartoning machines, robotic case packers, and robotic palletizing systems—with OEM-level engineering depth. Deliver machines that are innovative, high-performance, modular, manufacturable, and scalable across product formats.

1. Secondary Packaging Systems Engineering

2. Integrated Line Performance and Automation

3. Project Execution and Cross-Functional Collaboration

4. Documentation, Compliance, and Quality

5. Innovation, Standardization, and Continuous Improvement

6. Technical Leadership and Mentoring

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Duties & Responsibilities:

KRA #1 - Secondary Packaging Systems Engineering

• Design and optimize secondary packaging equipment, including cartoners, robotic case packers, and robotic palletizing systems.
• Develop modular, scalable machine concepts that meet customer requirements and performance standards.
• Use CAD, simulation, and engineering tools to improve performance, durability, and flexibility across product formats.
• Collaborate with global engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to leverage global design expertise, standardize machine platforms, and support successful project execution.

KRA #2 - Integrated Line Performance and Automation

• Ensure cartoning, case packing, and palletizing systems perform as an integrated, balanced production line.
• Partner with controls and electrical engineering to integrate robotics, vision systems, and machine synchronization.
• Support customer demos, FAT, SAT, and startup activities to validate throughput, reliability, and full-line performance.

KRA #3 - Project Execution and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support pre-sale project efforts through technical guidance for sales managers and proposal coordinators and participate in customer discussions and site evaluations.
• Analyze customer specification documents to determine compliance with standard equipment capabilities and define areas requiring engineering customization.
• Lead engineering scope from concept through release and implementation while supporting schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with sales department, project management, manufacturing, supply chain, service, vendors, and customers to deliver successful outcomes.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

KRA #4 - Documentation, Compliance, and Quality

• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, design records, and revision control to support manufacturing, quality, and service.
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications, company standards, safety expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Support design reviews, troubleshooting, and corrective actions to improve quality and reduce technical risk.

KRA #5 - Innovation, Standardization, and Continuous Improvement

• Advance platform performance through modular design, standardization, and reduced variation across machine families.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, serviceability, changeover efficiency, and line performance.
• Explore and apply innovative technologies, including robotics, vision systems, artificial intelligence, and flexible automation.

KRA #6 - Technical Leadership and Mentoring

• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and design guidance that reinforce engineering discipline and accountability.
• Lead design reviews and knowledge-sharing activities that strengthen team capability and cross-functional alignment.
• Promote continuous improvement, professional growth, and high-performance execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of design experience in automation including robotics and machine vision, packaging machinery experience preferred.
• 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…