Project Engineer

Amcor • Princeton, IN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing engineering support to define corrective actions, investigate and implement continuous improvement opportunities. The Project Engineer will assist and/or lead improvement initiative, work with and support all plant operations.

Requirements

• Possess strong troubleshooting skills.
• Manage projects and time well.
• Understand economics, ergonomics and thermodynamics.
• Understand mechanics-statics and dynamics, hydraulics, pneumatics and material science.
• Understand analog and digital controls and wiring.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills (written and oral) required.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and lead the department to meet organizational goals necessary.
• Strong language and math skills; ability to read and understand manuals, instructions, safety rules and regulations; ability to read tape measures and gauges and figure percentages, volumes and rates necessary.
• Ability to understand cost issues and how they affect operations and to monitor and manage a departmental budget necessary.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• College degree in an associated field and/or applied experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, industrial electricity and mechanical and control systems required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Knowledge of PLC and RS Logic to test and/or adjust equipment required.
• Knowledge of safety programs/OSHA regulations regarding Hot Work, Confined Spaces, Electrical Safety, Contractor Safety, Cranes, Hoists and Lifts, etc. required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems and issues that arise.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Maintimizer, JD Edwards, Kronos and Rockwell Software packages is preferred.
• Previous experience in injection molding, particularly with Krauss, Sumitomo, and Husky machines and related equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of TPM; Experience creating and implementing a successful TPM program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, develop and implement activities to reduce machine downtime while increasing process efficiency.
• Review, assess and design safety devices and controls as needed.
• Research, design, and develop controls systems for industrial use utilizing knowledge in engineering and consultation with equipment manufacturers.
• Plan department activities based on production schedules to make optimum use of manpower and facilities.
• Develop and administer web-based control system tools - including SharePoint, Ignition, and related platforms - using Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and other modern web technologies.
• Make recommendations for development action; analyze, modify and improve programmable logic controllers (PLC) and human-machine interfaces (HMI).
• Provide design and technical support of PLC based hardware and control systems in a production environment (primarily Allen Bradley with some Siemens and Omron).
• Provide on-going maintenance support and resolution of control system problems, including taking ownership of such problems to completion.
• Work with plant personnel to assist in troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and control systems problems.
• Manage capital projects from conception to installation as directed by supervisor while following OSHA, EPA, SQF, and local code regulations.
• Interface with outside vendors for the purpose of defining, designing, implementing, troubleshooting and redefining processes.
• Communicate effectively with all departments at the local and corporate level as needed.
• Develop electrical and mechanical documentation, design modifications and programs for equipment.
• Develop, review, and implement work instructions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with the plant policies and procedures including requirements.
• Observe all Safety precautions, Food Safety requirements and Plant Rules to prevent injury to self or others and to prevent loss of material or damage to equipment.
• Follow and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S.
• Follow and enforce applicable Food Safety and cGMP polices.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree