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Associate Principal Engineer - Automation Packaging Engineering

Chicago, Illinois; Plano, TexasFull-time$94k–$156k2026-09-23 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead automation packaging engineering projects, equipment strategy, and continuous improvement across manufacturing facilities.

Role type

Senior IC automation packaging engineer (technical leadership)

Builds

Packaging production lines, equipment upgrades, and manufacturing capabilities

Domain

Food & Beverage manufacturing / Automation engineering

Required skills

Project risk management, Scope development, Drawing review and approval, Design review leadership, Start-Up and Commissioning, Vendor bid evaluation, Manufacturing plant operations knowledge, Multi-project management

Preferred skills

Manufacturing & equipment development experience

Technologies

Packaging equipment, Systems Integrators tools

Responsibilities

Lead scope development, design recommendations, and vendor selection for packaging projects; Lead continuous improvement and lessons-learned practices; Support project execution for new capacity production lines; Develop, manage, and execute equipment installation and start-up plans; Support development and execution of multi-year equipment strategy; Partner with OEMs to improve equipment offerings and maintenance initiatives.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership