Process Engineer II

Amcor•Mundelein, IL

2d•$85,600 - $128,400•Onsite

About The Position

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, to work with manufacturing operations personnel.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
General knowledge of flexible packaging products, including the desired properties and quality standards for those products.
Strong time management skills to handle multiple ongoing projects in addition to day to day process problems.
Solid computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook, Share Point, and the ability to quickly learn software needed to perform job specific duties.
Strong knowledge of process 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
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial) with 3-5 years of experience.
3–5 years of experience in vision system installation and application.
2–3 years of experience working with multiple technologies, including pneumatics, conveyors, various sensors, robots, AMRs, vision inspection systems, HMIs, and PLCs.

Nice To Haves

Prior Experience with Allen Bradley or Beckhoff PLC preferred.
Trade journals, trade shows, technical seminars, management seminars, equipment supplier contacts and raw material contacts.
Professional development classes in the areas of communication, conflict resolution, problem solving skills, statistical process control, advanced uses of software packages, world class manufacturing principles, quality systems, and other related fields.

Responsibilities

Maintains Safety as the number one priority in conducting daily responsibilities, responding to production crew needs, and developing and implementing process improvements for quality, waste and productivity improvement.
Supports the World Class Operations Management implementation as an active participant on teams and/or pillars.
Investigates causes of ongoing process, quality, production efficiency and high waste problems. Then develops solutions using problem solving techniques.
Trains machine operators on new equipment installations, modifications, and new operating procedures.
Maintains standard operating conditions system which ensures consistent manufacturing equipment processing conditions.
Works with plant BPI resources to ensure technical support resources are available to production at all times.
Works with manufacturing supervisors, production crews, and maintenance to troubleshoot manufacturing problems and develop corrective actions to eliminate the return of those problems
Participates in the evaluation of projects and waivers to aid in the effective scheduling and necessary product development coverage to minimize the risk of machine downtime and high waste due to developmental efforts in manufacturing.
Works with plant project engineering to facilitate equipment modifications to increase machine productivity and reduce waste.
Initiates and documents procedures to safely increase machine productivity and reduce waste while maintaining product quality per customer expectations.
Participates in the training of machine operators on new equipment installations, equipment modifications and new operating procedures.
May provide supervision to engineering co-op students depending on experience and workload, including performance evaluations, training and directing activities
Lead the development and execution of vision strategies for custom automation projects, delivering robust solutions for complex quality assurance requirements and advanced robotic functions.
Design, program, configure, debug, and document vision systems to ensure functional, reliable, and cost-effective performance.
Perform optical performance testing and define specifications for components, environmental conditions, and communication interfaces to support mechanical, electrical, and control engineering design.
Provide both remote and on-site technical support to engineers, electricians, and builders, ensuring optimal system performance and full validation.
Create standardized vision documentation for machine manuals and performance improvement initiatives to enhance communication, accuracy, and reliability while reducing development time and costs.
Utilize technologies and platforms such as Cognex, Keyence, etc.
Plan, coordinate, and lead acceptance testing while supporting all validation activities.
Develop comprehensive 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, along with occasional support for existing operations requiring Subject Matter Expert involvement.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)