Automation & Process Improvement Engineer

Amcor LLC

Mundelein (IL)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 147,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan
Paid time off
Holidays
Wellbeing program
401(k)

Job summary

Amcor LLC in Mundelein, IL seeks a Senior Process Engineer to deliver technical and process engineering services across manufacturing, development, and commercialization of new products. You will help troubleshoot and optimize production using PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and automation hardware, supporting safety and quality improvements.

Responsibilities include leading continuous improvement initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams with Maintenance and Engineering, and mentoring less senior staff

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering required.
  • 5–7 years of experience in engineering or process role in a flexible packaging/converting operation.
  • Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical controls, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and drives.

Responsibilities

  • Provide electrical controls and PLC programming support for manufacturing equipment and new product commercialization.
  • Lead PLC-based troubleshooting for complex production and downtime issues.
  • Support design, modification, and optimization of control systems including PLC logic and automation hardware.
  • Lead continuous improvement teams to deliver process and business improvements.

Skills

Electrical controls
PLC programming
Lean manufacturing
Process optimization
Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

HMIs
VFDs
Sensors
Automation hardware

Job description

Amcor LLC in Mundelein, IL seeks a Senior Process Engineer to deliver technical and process engineering services across manufacturing, development, and commercialization of new products. You will help troubleshoot and optimize production using PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and automation hardware, supporting safety and quality improvements.

Responsibilities include leading continuous improvement initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams with Maintenance and Engineering, and mentoring less senior staff

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