Manufacturing Engineer II

Manufacturing Engineer II – Altria

Location: neurons - Richmond, VA

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Industry: Manufacturing, Food & Beverage Manufacturing, Tobacco Manufacturing

$78,600.00/yr – $/yr

Annual Bonus

Tobacco processing support and engineering solutions in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment at Philip Morris USA (PMUSA) Richmond MC.

• Provide technical support during normal and off‑business hours (including weekends/holidays) to ensure that tobacco processing meets business needs.
• Develop process control (PLC) software and operator interfaces (HMI).
• Develop and deploy control system improvements to enhance process capability.
• Analyze process data to evaluate process health and performance.
• Plan and execute projects and support maintenance utilizing internal union labor and external resources.
• Support reliability initiatives to minimize failures through root‑cause analysis, predictive maintenance, and failure pre‑vention strategies.
• Assist in projects and apply engineering best practices under guidance.
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• Analyze and apply problem‑solving techniques to develop and implement improvements for methods, processes, products, systems, documentation, and equipment.
• Mentor team members on technical topics.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting process control systems, instrumentation, sensors, valves and associated hardware/software systems (e.g. human‑machine interfaces, process historians, digital networks, digital control systems, etc.).
• Experience with the following systems is desirable:
  Allen‑Bradley Control Logix, Factory Talk View, Modicon 984 Ladder/Concept/Unity.
• Working knowledge of processing & packaging machinery, engineering project structure, with a background in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience in a rapid, agile, consumer‑driven manufacturing environment.

• Work where life works for you – flexible and remote options that fit your world, not the other way around.
• Own your time – start with 15 days PTO, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a 37.5‑hour week.
• A place where you belong – ideas welcomed, growth encouraged, impact real.
• Get recognized for your work – annual merit increases and performance bonus jeopardized? (kept original wording)
• 401(k) matching from day one;
  Deferred Profit Sharing, annual company contribution equal to 13‑17% of base salary.
• Help with your goals – student loan repayment assistance, conference attendance, new certification stipends.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Wellness that goes beyond work – programs that care for your whole wellbeing.
• A culture that gives back – paid volunteer days and shared commitment to making a difference.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.