Assistant Plant Engineer

To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story. O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people. Job Description Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Plant Engineer at our glass manufacturing plant in Lapel, IN to conduct inspection, preventative maintenance, and upgrade activities related to all plant systems, production equipment, facilities, and grounds. Direct the application of prescribed safety and environmental regulations, ensuring efficiency and high standards are maintained. Ensure safety corrective actions are implemented. Coordinate and direct engineering personnel on projects related to plant systems, production equipment, facilities, and grounds. Establish estimates and specifications of plant projects, ensuring effective management of department budget. Supervise training of personnel and oversee plant apprenticeship program. Qualifications Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, plus 5 years of progressive post-bachelor’s degree experience in a glass manufacturing facility as a Manufacturing Engineer, General Maintenance Coordinator, Electrical Maintenance Coordinator, or related occupation. The 5 years of progressive post-bachelor’s degree experience in a glass manufacturing facility must include experience with the following: Preparing technical estimates and project management for equipment and process changes within the plant, including determination of the required equipment specifications and materials. Conducting preventive maintenance inspections of all plant systems, equipment, facilities and grounds; investigations, including root cause analysis of any safety incidents or interruption on production efficiency; and remedial action to correct deficiencies. Designing, programming, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting electrical control systems for the machinery contained within the production line for making the glass products, including regular maintenance inspections, repairing, root cause analysis for any deficiencies and resolution of same. All experience may be acquired concurrently. Domestic travel required up to 5% for training purposes, to be reimbursed by the employer. In addition, standard benefits will be offered. Work Hours: Full time (40 hours/week, 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri) Additional Information What we offer at O-I: Salary Range: The expected salary for this position is $123,317.22 per year. O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affiant Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr O-I