Lead Secondary Packaging Automation Engineer

Viking Masek Packaging Technologies; Oostburg (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Profit sharing

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Job summary

Viking Masek Packaging Technologies in Wisconsin is seeking a Secondary Packaging Automation Engineer to lead the design and lifecycle performance of cartoning, robotic case packers, and palletizing systems. You will develop modular, manufacturable automation solutions that meet customer requirements and drive throughput.

Collaborate with Controls and Electrical engineering to integrate robotics, vision systems, and machine synchronization.

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 and optimize secondary packaging equipment using CAD and engineering tools.
• Integrate robotics, vision systems, and machine synchronization with controls.
• Lead engineering scope from concept through implementation and support during demos, FAT, SAT.
• Maintain engineering documentation and revision control while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Drive improvements in machine performance, manufacturability, and changeover efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance, lead design reviews, and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer presence

Contract negotiations

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PDM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Viking Masek Packaging Technologies in Wisconsin is seeking a Secondary Packaging Automation Engineer to lead the design and lifecycle performance of cartoning, robotic case packers, and palletizing systems. You will develop modular, manufacturable automation solutions that meet customer requirements and drive throughput.

Collaborate with Controls and Electrical engineering to integrate robotics, vision systems, and machine synchronization.