Senior Packaging Machinery Design Engineer

IPG; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG is seeking a Senior Machine Design Engineer to lead the development of custom automated packaging machinery. You will guide projects from concept through release, delivering complete drawings and BOMs while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires extensive 3D CAD proficiency, 7+ years in machine design, and strong problem-solving skills to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and cost control across projects ranging from $500k to $2.5M.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of machine design experience.
• Advanced 3D CAD proficiency.
• Experience creating production drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of material.
• Strong understanding of machine design principles including Power Transmission, Servo-Driven Motion Systems, Pneumatics, DFM, Mechanical Timing, and Kinematics.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs for custom packaging machinery and automation systems.
• Create and validate machine concepts through timing studies, motion analysis, and engineering calculations.
• Design complete machine assemblies and mechanisms using 3D CAD software.
• Generate production-ready 2D fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of material.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable, serviceable, reliable, and cost-effective.
• Review and improve existing machine designs for performance, cost, and ease of manufacture.
• Own engineering execution for assigned projects from concept through release.
• Deliver complete drawing and documentation packages that support procurement, manufacturing, assembly, testing, installation, and service.
• Manage engineering schedules and priorities to meet project milestones.
• Communicate project status, risks, and deliverables with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Work closely with Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, Assembly, Controls Engineering, Purchasing, Service, and Field Installation teams.
• Support machine build, testing, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing, commissioning, and customer installation as needed.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Machine design

3D CAD

Manufacturing knowledge

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

IPG is seeking a Senior Machine Design Engineer to lead the development of custom automated packaging machinery. You will guide projects from concept through release, delivering complete drawings and BOMs while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires extensive 3D CAD proficiency, 7+ years in machine design, and strong problem-solving skills to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and cost control across projects ranging from $500k to $2.5M.