Secondary Packaging Automation Engineer (Robotics & Vision)

Viking Masek; Oostburg (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Profit sharing

Onsite fitness center

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Professional growth

Collaborative environment

Employee discounts

Event space

Job summary

Viking Masek Packaging Technologies is seeking a Secondary Packaging Automation Engineer to lead design and lifecycle performance of cartoning, robotic case packers, and palletizing systems. The role combines engineering, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver modular, scalable automation solutions.

You’ll design and optimize packaging equipment, integrate robotics and vision systems, and support demos, FAT/SAT/startups to ensure throughput and line performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering or related field.
• 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, simulation, and engineering tools, developing standardized, modular solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Partner with Controls and Electrical Engineering to integrate robotics, vision systems, and machine synchronization; support demos, FAT, SAT, and startups to ensure throughput, reliability, and line performance.
• Provide technical support during the sales process, evaluate customer specifications, and lead engineering scope from concept through implementation; collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, vendors, and customers.
• Maintain engineering documentation and revision control while ensuring designs meet customer, company, safety, and regulatory requirements; support design reviews, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
• Drive improvements in machine performance, manufacturability, serviceability, changeover efficiency, and standardization; explore robotics, vision systems, AI, and flexible automation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship, lead design reviews and knowledge sharing, and promote engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

CAD

Simulation

Engineering tools

Communication

Customer presence

Contract negotiation

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PDM

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PDM

Job description

Viking Masek Packaging Technologies is seeking a Secondary Packaging Automation Engineer to lead design and lifecycle performance of cartoning, robotic case packers, and palletizing systems. The role combines engineering, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver modular, scalable automation solutions.

You’ll design and optimize packaging equipment, integrate robotics and vision systems, and support demos, FAT/SAT/startups to ensure throughput and line performance.