Packaging Engineer III (Remote)

Gray Architects & Engineers, LLC; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray AES is seeking a Packaging Engineer III to join our team, supporting design, installation and commissioning of consumer packaging lines. The role expects a BS in a packaging-related engineering field and 5+ years of packaging equipment experience, with strong communication and Excel skills.

Travel 20–50% is typical, and the engineer will work across FEL/FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases. This is an early to mid-career opportunity with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in mechanical, industrial or packaging systems engineering; emphasis on packaging systems preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience in packaging equipment systems engineering or related field.
• Experience with engineering service providers or manufacturing in food & beverage, life sciences, CPG or pharmaceuticals is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office; advanced Excel skills are a plus.
• 2D CAD experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce project teams as packaging engineering member on complex integrated projects (FEL/FEED to commissioning).
• Support lead on packaging system design, line speed analysis and P&IDs; produce engineering deliverables with minimal oversight.
• Prepare equipment lists, data sheets, PFDs, block flow diagrams and procurement specs.
• Travel is a regular expectation; ranges vary with project phase and location.
• Develop scope of work, generate estimates and support sales/BD initiatives.

Skills

Packaging Systems

2D CAD

Advanced Excel

Travel

Education

BS in Mechanical/Industrial/Packaging

Job description

Gray AES is seeking a Packaging Engineer III to join our team, supporting design, installation and commissioning of consumer packaging lines. The role expects a BS in a packaging-related engineering field and 5+ years of packaging equipment experience, with strong communication and Excel skills.

Travel 20–50% is typical, and the engineer will work across FEL/FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases. This is an early to mid-career opportunity with growth potential.