Remote Packaging Modernization Engineer

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 6% match

Flexible remote work

8 weeks parental leave

Health benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

HSA contributions

Job summary

Coesia North America seeks an Application Engineer for the Modernization team to develop technical solutions that modify, upgrade, and improve existing packaging equipment for diverse industries.

You will review drawings, interpret legacy and modern CAD models, prepare cost estimates, write clear technical proposals, and support Sales with technical input throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; hands-on experience considered.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with industrial machinery and packaging equipment.
• Ability to evaluate existing machines and develop practical technical solutions.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings and machine documentation.
• Proficiency with CAD platforms (SolidWorks, Solid Edge, AutoCAD) and Excel for cost estimates.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills; ability to engage cross-functional teams.
• Customer-focused mindset with ability to translate needs into actionable solutions.
• Problem-solving skills to handle established and new concepts.
• Ability to collaborate across functions while ensuring technical integrity.
• Willingness to work in manufacturing/shop environments with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Review customer and sales requests to understand requirements and outcomes.
• Evaluate existing packaging machinery to determine modernization or modification solutions.
• Review and interpret legacy drawings, 2D drawings, and 3D models.
• Develop practical technical concepts based on machine configurations and customer needs.
• Collaborate with Order Engineering and technical teams to validate concepts.
• Develop material, engineering, labor, and other cost estimates for proposals.
• Prepare clear technical write-ups detailing proposed solutions and scopes of work.
• Support Sales Operations and Sales with technical input during proposals.
• Use CAD tools to evaluate concepts and support decision-making.
• Assist feasibility testing, modeling, or early learning activities to reduce risk.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support customer discussions to ensure requirements are addressed.
• Stay aware of technologies and practices in packaging machinery modernization.
• Travel occasionally to customer or vendor locations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Customer-focused

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

AutoCAD

Job description

Coesia North America seeks an Application Engineer for the Modernization team to develop technical solutions that modify, upgrade, and improve existing packaging equipment for diverse industries.

You will review drawings, interpret legacy and modern CAD models, prepare cost estimates, write clear technical proposals, and support Sales with technical input throughout the project lifecycle.