Process Engineer II

Amcor•Mundelein, IL

35d•$85,600 - $117,700

About The Position

Provide technical support to maintain safety and improve and optimize manufacturing operations and processes within a manufacturing facility. The role is responsible for maintaining safe work practices and improving manufacturing conversion costs, directly affecting competitiveness and profitability in the AFNA business. The position supports manufacturing process improvement and World Class Operations Management, investigates production, quality, efficiency, and waste problems, and develops and implements solutions. It trains operators on equipment and procedures, maintains standard operating conditions, and works with production, maintenance, project engineering, and plant resources to troubleshoot issues, improve productivity, and reduce waste while meeting customer quality expectations. The role also leads vision strategies for custom automation projects, designing, programming, configuring, debugging, documenting, and testing vision systems. It provides technical support and validation for engineers, electricians, and builders; develops standardized documentation and technical resources; and supports machine acceptance testing, commissioning, ramp-up, and existing operations. Depending on experience and workload, the position may supervise engineering co-op students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial).
3–5 years of experience.
3–5 years of experience in vision system installation and application.
2–3 years of experience with multiple technologies, including pneumatics, conveyors, sensors, robots, AMRs, vision inspection systems, HMIs, and PLCs.
Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills for working with manufacturing operations personnel.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
General knowledge of flexible packaging products, their desired properties, and quality standards.
Strong time-management skills to handle multiple projects and day-to-day process problems.
Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint, and ability to quickly learn job-specific software.
Strong knowledge of processes used to manufacture and convert flexible packaging, especially blown film, metallization, flexographic printing, extrusion coating, adhesive laminating, and slitting/winding operations.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Allen Bradley or Beckhoff PLCs.
Professional development classes in communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, statistical process control, advanced software use, world-class manufacturing principles, quality systems, or related fields.
Engagement with trade journals, trade shows, technical seminars, management seminars, equipment suppliers, and raw-material contacts.

Responsibilities

Prioritize safety while responding to production crew needs and developing process improvements for quality, waste, and productivity.
Participate in teams or pillars supporting implementation of World Class Operations Management.
Investigate ongoing process, quality, production-efficiency, and high-waste problems and develop solutions using problem-solving techniques.
Train machine operators on new equipment installations, modifications, and operating procedures.
Maintain the standard operating conditions system to ensure consistent manufacturing equipment processing conditions.
Coordinate with plant BPI resources to ensure technical support is available to production.
Work with manufacturing supervisors, production crews, and maintenance to troubleshoot manufacturing problems and develop corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
Participate in evaluating projects and waivers to support scheduling and product-development coverage while minimizing machine downtime and waste risks.
Work with plant project engineering to facilitate equipment modifications that increase productivity and reduce waste.
Initiate and document procedures to safely increase machine productivity and reduce waste while maintaining product quality to customer expectations.
Depending on experience and workload, supervise engineering co-op students, including conducting performance evaluations, training, and directing activities.
Lead the development and execution of vision strategies for custom automation projects, including solutions for complex quality assurance requirements and advanced robotic functions.
Design, program, configure, debug, and document vision systems for functional, reliable, and cost-effective performance.
Perform optical performance testing and define specifications for components, environmental conditions, and communication interfaces supporting mechanical, electrical, and control engineering design.
Provide remote and on-site technical support to engineers, electricians, and builders, supporting system performance and validation.
Create standardized vision documentation for machine manuals and performance-improvement initiatives to improve communication, accuracy, and reliability and reduce development time and costs.
Use vision technologies and platforms such as Cognex and Keyence.
Plan, coordinate, and lead acceptance testing and support validation activities.
Develop technical resources, including manuals, drawings, models, training materials, preventive maintenance plans, and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and processes.
Provide troubleshooting expertise during machine commissioning and ramp-up, and occasional subject-matter-expert support for existing operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible time off, starting at 80 paid hours per year for full-time salaried employees.
Company-paid holidays, starting at 8 days per year and varying by location.
Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid Parental Leave.
Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement, subject to approval.
Discretionary annual bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent on hire date.
Potential eligibility for the Management Incentive Plan or Sales Incentive Plan, an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance.