Downstream Engineer

Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi Co, and many more.

As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed.

At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Childcare and dependent care savings programs
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Hands-on training and professional development
• A stable, growing company committed to sustainability

Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader.

• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues in automated downstream equipment, including robotics, conveyors, packaging, and palletizing systems
• Analyze system performance data to identify opportunities for process improvement and equipment optimization.
• Develop and maintain equipment documentation, engineering standards, and maintenance procedures.
• Support integration of PLC, HMI, and networked control systems within manufacturing operations.
• Lead or assist in capital projects involving automation upgrades, layout changes, and system retrofits.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Provide technical training and support to maintenance and production staff
• Leads RCA activities with cross functional teams. Greenbelt/Blackbelt

• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): ≥ 90% target for downstream systems.
• Unplanned Downtime Reduction:
  Year-over-year decrease of ≥ 10%.
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF):
  Continuous improvement based on historical baseline.
• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR):
  Target reduction by 15% through effective troubleshooting and maintenance planning.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Completion Rate: 100% of major equipment failures investigated with formal RCA.
• Corrective Action Implementation: ≥ 90% of recommended improvements implemented within agreed timelines.
• Automation Improvement Projects:
  Minimum of 2 cost-saving or process-enhancing projects completed per year.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (or related field) preferred
• 5+ years of experience in an automated or high-speed manufacturing environment preferred
• Proficiency with PLCs, robotics, motion systems, and industrial automation technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis and reliability engineering.
• Experience with project management, vendor coordination, and system commissioning is preferred.
• Greenbelt or Blackbelt certified preferred
• RCA leadership training and skill set preferred
• Background and training facilitation preferred

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential…