Lead Robotics & Secondary Packaging Automation Engineer

Viking Masek Packaging Technologies; Oostburg; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Profit sharing

Professional growth and development

Collaborative work environment

Onsite fitness center

Event Space for personal use

Job summary

Viking Masek Packaging Technologies, a leader in packaging automation, seeks a Secondary Packaging Automation Engineer to design and optimize cartoning machines, robotic case packers, and palletizing systems. You will collaborate across functions to deliver modular, scalable automation solutions that meet demanding customer specifications.

Role emphasizes design excellence, engineering integration with controls and vision systems, and driving improvements in efficiency and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate design.
• Strong customer presence and ability to present to large teams.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing customer provided equipment specification documents.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PDM, project and business management systems.
• Innovative and curiosity‑based approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Design & Optimize: Design and optimize secondary packaging equipment using CAD, simulation, and engineering tools, while developing standardized, modular solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Integrate & Validate: Partner with Controls and Electrical Engineering to integrate robotics, vision systems, and machine synchronization. Support demos, FAT, SAT, and startups to ensure throughput, reliability, and line performance.
• Lead Project Engineering: Provide technical support during the sales process, evaluate customer specifications, and lead engineering scope from concept through implementation. Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, vendors, and customers.
• Ensure Quality & Compliance: Maintain engineering documentation and revision control while ensuring designs meet customer, company, safety, and regulatory requirements. Support design reviews, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
• Innovate & Improve: Drive improvements in machine performance, manufacturability, serviceability, changeover efficiency, and standardization. Explore emerging technologies including robotics, vision systems, AI, and flexible automation.
• Lead & Mentor: Provide technical guidance and mentorship, lead design reviews and knowledge sharing, and promote engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer presence

Negotiation experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PDM

MS Office

Job description

Viking Masek Packaging Technologies, a leader in packaging automation, seeks a Secondary Packaging Automation Engineer to design and optimize cartoning machines, robotic case packers, and palletizing systems. You will collaborate across functions to deliver modular, scalable automation solutions that meet demanding customer specifications.

Role emphasizes design excellence, engineering integration with controls and vision systems, and driving improvements in efficiency and manufacturability.