Project Engineer – ETO

Packsize

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About The Position

Packsize is seeking a Project Engineer – ETO & Custom Solutions to join our ETO Team in Louisville, KY. This role serves as the technical and organizational bridge between the Solutions Engineering, R&D, and Operations teams to ensure successful delivery of engineered-to-order (ETO) and custom packaging automation systems. You’ll manage the intake of project requirements from Solutions Engineering, translate those requirements into actionable engineering scopes, coordinate cross-functional execution, and ensure that all supporting documentation is created for long-term customer support. The Project Engineer will also be responsible for pricing and scoping ETO projects, managing implementation activities, and generating service contracts for sustained customer success. This position requires strong technical knowledge, project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
• 5+ years of experience in engineering project management, systems integration, or automation environments
• Experience managing custom equipment design projects
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and industrial automation principles
• Proficient in generating technical documentation, scopes of work, and service agreements
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering efforts
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience with project management tools such as DevOps, Confluence, or similar platforms
• Understanding of lean product development and continuous improvement principles
• Comfortable working with customers and internal stakeholders to define technical and commercial requirements

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CAD (SolidWorks, Creo) and PLM tools (Windchill, PDM) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between Solutions Engineering and R&D for ETO and custom projects
• Manage the intake, review, and clarification of customer requirements and ensure proper documentation of project scope
• Develop and maintain project schedules, deliverables, and resource plans
• Oversee the execution of signed projects from design through installation and support
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls Engineers to ensure timely and accurate implementation
• Ensure all supporting documentation—drawings, BOMs, configuration files, and manuals—is generated and archived for long-term support
• Generate scope of work and pricing estimates for ETO proposals and custom modifications
• Write and maintain service contracts for long-term support of custom solutions
• Support handoff to manufacturing, service, and technical support teams post-installation
• Track and report project status using established Packsize tools and processes
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery and documentation standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees