Automation Engineer II

Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc.; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. in Utah is looking for a Mechanical Engineer with 3-5 years of experience to drive capital projects in our manufacturing operations.

You will design, implement, and execute initiatives that improve efficiency, reliability, and safety while delivering on time and on budget. You will lead End-of-Line automation efforts, coordinate with vendors and internal teams, and support commissioning, validation, and startup activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of mechanical/manufacturing engineering or capital project experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong design and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and execution of capital engineering projects.
• Lead and assist End-of-Line automation projects, including equipment integration and line improvements.
• Support system projects to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Participate in line upgrades, equipment installations, and process improvements.
• Develop equipment layouts, mechanical designs, and documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders across the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Automation to ensure project success.
• Assist with commissioning, validation, troubleshooting, and startup activities.
• Ensure safety, GMP, and engineering standards compliance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and equipment reliability.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Summary

• We are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer with 3-5 years of professional engineering experience to join our Engineering team. This individual will play a key role in the design, implementation, and execution of capital projects supporting manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to company quality and safety standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, and execution of capital engineering projects.
• Lead and assist with End-of-Line (EOL) automation projects, including equipment integration and production line improvements.
• Support issuing system projects focused on improving manufacturing efficiency and reliability.
• Participate in liquid manufacturing line upgrades, equipment installations, and process improvements.
• Develop equipment layouts, mechanical designs, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Automation Engineering to ensure successful project execution.
• Assist with equipment commissioning, validation, troubleshooting, and startup activities.
• Ensure projects comply with company safety standards, GMP requirements, and applicable engineering standards.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and equipment reliability.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or capital project execution.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical design and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Experience in food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing.
• Experience with automated packaging systems, conveyors, robotics, or material handling equipment.
• Experience with Packaging Materials.
• Experience with CAD software (Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Familiarity with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of machine safety principles and applicable industry standards.

Key Competencies

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinker with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to effectively communicate with engineering, operations, vendors, and leadership
• Results-driven with a focus on delivering successful capital projects

Reporting Structure

• Reports to the Director of Engineering and works closely with Automation Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and external equipment suppliers to successfully deliver manufacturing capital projects.

Nature's Sunshine is dedicated to being a Force of Nature that champions social and environmental wellness. We are focused on building a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to become the natural supplement company of the future. By celebrating the individuality and unique perspectives of our workforce, we empower our employees to share the healing power of nature with more people around the world. And through our commitment to sustainable processes, renewable energy usage and waste reduction initiatives, we're devoted to preserving nature and its power for future generations.

We believe we are stronger together, and our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging ensures that every employee is treated with fairness and respect. Because doing what's right-in the right way-is how we succeed as a company and a society.