Process Engineering Positions

AF Mundelein Healthcare Packaging IL

Full time

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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. 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. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube

Provide technical support to maintain safety and improve and optimize manufacturing operations and processes within manufacturing facility. This position has responsibility for maintaining safe working practices while improving conversion costs in manufacturing, directly impacting competitiveness and profitability in the AFNA business.

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. 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.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, to work with manufacturing operations personnel.

General knowledge of flexible packaging products, including the desired properties and quality standards for those products.

Must have 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.
• 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.

Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits.

This range is applicable to positions performed in jurisdictions with pay transparency requirements, including CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, Washington DC, as well as remote roles that may be performed in these locations. 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

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. LinkedIn  |  YouTube

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