Packaging Systems Automation Engineer

BW Packaging; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Packaging in the United States is seeking an Application Engineer – Automation & Integration to drive front-end automation definitions and end-to-end system layouts. You translate customer requirements into executable concepts, define technical scope, and collaborate across engineering, operations, and sales to deliver integrated packaging solutions.

The role emphasizes strong communication, experience with capital equipment, and knowledge of AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required; and 5 - 8 years of industry experience.
• Strong understanding of packaging systems, automation, and integrated solutions.
• Experience developing system concepts and layouts for capital equipment or automation projects.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and standard productivity tools.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into clear, structured technical definition.
• Effective communicator across technical and commercial teams.
• Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer specifications and operating requirements into integrated packaging and automation concepts.
• Define system concepts, layouts, and solution definitions aligned with BW Packaging standards and delivery capabilities.
• Evaluate application fit, system interfaces, and integration considerations across packaging, conveyance, controls, and OEM components.
• Lead technical discussions with internal teams and customers to define scope, assumptions, constraints, and tradeoffs.
• Create and maintain layout drawings reflecting proposed system configurations and facility constraints.
• Integrate internally developed and partner-supplied equipment into cohesive, end-to-end system layouts.
• Ensure layouts and technical documentation accurately represent proposed scope, operating intent, and integration boundaries.
• Develop and validate controls-related estimating inputs, including engineering hours, assembly effort, and material requirements, aligned to the defined technical solution and integration scope.
• Establish clear technical scope, assumptions, and integration requirements that enable accurate estimates and proposals.

Skills

packaging systems

automation

system concepts

AutoCAD

communication

spanish preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

BW Packaging in the United States is seeking an Application Engineer – Automation & Integration to drive front-end automation definitions and end-to-end system layouts. You translate customer requirements into executable concepts, define technical scope, and collaborate across engineering, operations, and sales to deliver integrated packaging solutions.

The role emphasizes strong communication, experience with capital equipment, and knowledge of AutoCAD.