Plant Engineer – Printing Press Automation & Maintenance

American Fuji Seal; Bardstown (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Fuji Seal seeks a Plant Engineer in Bardstown, KY to partner with the Production Engineering and Maintenance teams. You will maintain mechanical and electrical control systems for printing presses and related equipment, supporting design, installation, and problem-solving across the facility.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to safety and quality standards, and ongoing maintenance planning in a manufacturing environment, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering with 10 years’ experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering with 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing experience, preferably in printing and packaging

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Maintenance and Electrician teams to troubleshoot equipment and support projects
• Design and develop supplementary processes or equipment with Engineering Team; support electrical installation
• Work with OEMs in the Flexible printing industry
• Understand electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics for troubleshooting and new control systems
• Ensure compliance with EPA/OSHA during installations and processes
• Schedule repairs and preventative maintenance with Production teams
• Support quality standards per BRC and plant-wide initiatives

Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Engagement

Integrity

Ownership

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical & electrical understanding

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Bosch Rexroth drives

SCADA systems

LabVIEW

Ladder Logic

Electrical schematics

Job description

American Fuji Seal seeks a Plant Engineer in Bardstown, KY to partner with the Production Engineering and Maintenance teams. You will maintain mechanical and electrical control systems for printing presses and related equipment, supporting design, installation, and problem-solving across the facility.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to safety and quality standards, and ongoing maintenance planning in a manufacturing environment, with travel as needed.