[Remote] Packaging Engineer III

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gray AES is a family-owned, fully integrated global service provider specializing in engineering and design services. The Packaging Engineer III will support and lead the design, installation, and commissioning of manufacturing lines focused on the packaging operations of consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce the overall project team by serving as a member of the packaging team on complex, fully integrated projects of different sizes. Phases include FEL/FEED, Detailed Design, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning Support
• Support the technical lead on all aspects of packaging systems design and integration development including line and equipment speed analysis, pack out matrix, block flow and general arrangement layout drawings, equipment lists, utility demand matrices, procurement specifications/approvals. Ability to perform engineering tasks independently, requiring minimal oversight from senior engineers
• Prepare equipment lists and data sheets, block flow diagrams, process flow diagrams and P&IDs as needed. Ability to work under pressure and conflicting priorities, with minimal oversight
• Ability to generate independent thought, provide alternatives to improve efficiency
• Lead the development of the scope of work. Ability to generate entire estimates for specific tasks and can also generate a small proposal within their area of expertise. Actively support a sales / BD initiatives
• Develop written sequence of operation narratives for equipment, systems, and process controls
• Assist in preparing vendor and contractor bid and construction packages for project equipment, components, and installations as well as bid analysis
• Travel is a regular expectation of this role and depends upon the location of projects and customers, the stage of project execution, and your role in the project. Travel may also be required for annual company meetings and some training
• Overall average travel expectations for this role range from 20% to 40%
• Project-related travel can range from 30-50% during design development with a customer, to 10-20% travel during specification and procurement, and to 50-70% during installation and commissioning. These ranges depend on the location and type of project
• While the role requires travel, every effort is made to accommodate team members’ family and personal requirements and strive for a healthy work-life balance
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in mechanical, industrial or packaging systems engineering
• 5+ years of demonstrated professional work experience in a Packaging Equipment Systems Engineering or related field of work
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, are required to support proactive coordination across all project disciplines
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to perform in a highly collaborative, cohesive team environment, with Gray AES, other teams in the Gray family of companies, or other external partner companies
• Ability to 'independently' evaluate existing processing operations and suggest and drive solutions that provide ROI and improve productivity
• Ability to perform engineering tasks independently with minimal supervision
• An emphasis on packaging systems is preferred
• Work experience with professional engineering service providers and/or manufacturing in food and beverage, life sciences, CPG, Pharmaceuticals or other related fields is a plus
• Advanced excel skills are a plus
• 2D CAD experience is a plus
• Experience in large capital project engineering/management, specifically in detailed packaging system design, preferably related to food and beverage processing lines or related transferable expertise
• Advanced understanding of automation control systems (PLC, HMI, VFD's, etc.) is a plus

Benefits

• Remote: Yes
• Travel is a regular expectation of this role and depends upon the location of projects and customers, the stage of project execution, and your role in the project.
• Overall average travel expectations for this role range from 20% to 40%.
• Project-related travel can range from 30-50% during design development with a customer, to 10-20% travel during specification and procurement, and to 50-70% during installation and commissioning.
• While the role requires travel, every effort is made to accommodate team members’ family and personal requirements and strive for a healthy work-life balance.
• Overtime may be required.

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