Staff Engineer - Alignment

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers – large and small – package, transport, and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence.

We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations throughout the United States, striving to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People
• Customers
• Trust

The Staff Engineer – Alignment will travel to various PCA locations to support projects across the organization in both plants and papermills. This hands‑on position will work side‑by‑side with leaders, contractors, and personnel to drive projects to completion. It is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to make an impact on the organization while working with the best team in the industry.

Relocation is NOT required but ideal candidates must have reasonable access to reliable air transportation.

The ideal candidate will have experience in an industrial setting focused on computer/digital/laser alignment. Primary responsibilities include alignment support for a range of projects, including new machine installation, machine survey work, troubleshooting, and maintenance. The candidate will diligently record all findings for reporting purposes, review historical documentation, and provide succinct and comprehensive reports for other team members. The Staff Engineer will use engineering acumen and best judgment when making decisions regarding the alignment of machine components.

• Provide technical support to the business and manufacturing operations.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using judgment to make minor adaptations and modifications.
• Provide project management support across the business when and where needed as projects arise.
• Make actionable recommendations based on sound engineering judgment.
• Generate drawings, specifications, and instructions necessary to convey project requirements to others.
• Ensure a safe work environment and that safety/environmental requirements are adhered to on all project designs, with adequate hazard reviews prior to installation.
• Coordinate and supervise work scope with outside contractors and engineering groups on various sized projects.
• Write reports and give presentations based on analysis of information and written materials.
• Organize, plan, and work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Experience in Alignment Services, Equipment Installation or Mechanical Construction related to alignment and layout services.
• Ability to travel 80% of the time and reside anywhere in the lower 48 states with good access to reliable air transportation.
• 2+ years in an industrial paper and/or corrugating environment, design engineering environment, or construction services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence and persuade others; excellent organization and planning skills.
• Ability to work well with consulting engineers, local utility providers, and local authorities having jurisdiction.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and AutoCAD (or similar).

• Technical Degree or Certification or comparable experience, OR
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree

• Starting salary range: $84,000 to $120,000
• Bonus:
  Annual – based upon individual contribution and overall company performance.
• Paid Vacation:
  Three (3) weeks per calendar year (prorated during the initial year of hire).
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, employees (and their dependents) are eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages – medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, employees are automatically enrolled in the 401(k) plan, offering both pre‑tax and Roth contribution options with employer matching contributions.
• Disclaimer:
  The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants must apply at  to be considered.

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