Sr. Field Engineer (remote)

Sealed Air; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Field Engineer to enhance production processes and equipment. This role involves hands-on development and troubleshooting within a dynamic team environment, focusing on innovative solutions in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechatronics skills and a commitment to continuous learning. With a culture that emphasizes accountability and performance, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future while working remotely or near major airports. Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the packaging industry.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with process equipment installation and startup.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy new processes and equipment for production facilities.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to implement design solutions.

Skills

Mechatronics

Process Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Machine Design

PLC Programming

Electrical Troubleshooting

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Allen Bradley Software

Siemens Software

Job description

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Charlotte, NC, US, 28208; Dallas, TX, US; Chicago, IL, US

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

The primary role of a Sr. Field Engineer is to develop, upgrade, and deploy new processes and equipment for our Sealed Air production facilities. A Sr. Field Engineer should be able to safely operate our manufacturing equipment and experimental processes and will be instrumental in new equipment and process startups. They should possess the ability to design and implement modifications to existing processes and should have highly functioning mechatronics skills. A Sr. Field Engineer should possess a working knowledge of our materials, manufacturing processes, and resulting products. A continuous learning mindset and hands-on approach is expected. This role is remote but ideally near Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, or Chicago, IL – or within 1 hour of a major international airport.

Responsibilities:

• This candidate must be able to work alone or in a team environment with other engineer(s) and designer(s) to identify, formulate, and implement design solutions.
• Apply process and equipment troubleshooting in plants, labs, and corporate environments.
• Installation, checkout, and startup support of equipment in any of the Sealed Air plants.
• Lead or take part in safety risk assessments and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate and communicate with multi-discipline teams consisting of engineering, EH&S, management, maintenance, internal customers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure solutions are cost effective and meet the desired design criteria.
• Apply strong mechanical, electrical, automation, and technical skills to all facets of the project to include planning and solution development, equipment specification and procurement, machine design, and onsite startup support.
• Utilize knowledge of PLC architecture and ladder logic to troubleshoot controls issues and make minor changes as needed.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies that can be incorporated into the existing processes to improve yield, increase throughput, and/or reduce cost.
• Support the development and training of standard operating procedures as well as preventative and predictive maintenance documentation.
• Frequent domestic and international travel required. (50-80% travel)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable technical field and 8-10+ years of directly related engineering or technical experience required OR Associate’s degree in an applicable technical field and 12-15+ years of directly related technical experience required.
• 8 plus years of experience with manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Work experience in plastic packaging, extrusion, web handling, and converting processes are a plus.
• Proven skill with process and equipment troubleshooting.
• Strong communication skills across multiple disciplines, including management.
• Hands-on experience & ability to work with contractors to install & startup process equipment.
• Strong and creative machine design skills and working knowledge of 2D and 3D design platforms.
• Experience with troubleshooting control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, and configuring motor control systems, servo drives, variable frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems
• Industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems.
• Ability to interpret, design, and note field changes for mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley and Siemens programming software.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project).
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment, take initiative and drive for results to exceed customer expectations.
• Able to handle multiple projects.

Requisition id: 51396

Relocation: No

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

*Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at [e-mail].

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WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air’s global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability. It’s about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success. Meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it’s more than a goal, it’s an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.