Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer, Lester Prairie, MN

What if you could make a difference while building your career? It is time to say yes! This is your opportunity to join Liquibox, a global company providing sustainable packaging for essential food, beverage, and non-food liquids to serve consumers worldwide. You may have even received end-use products in these applications: soft-served ice cream, iced tea from fast-food chain restaurants, bag-in-box wine, and even detergents with pour spouts.

The Automation Engineer is responsible for:

The Automation Engineer provides technical support for the automation equipment at the Liquibox North American fitment and bag/bottle facilities. This engineer is on a team that helps bring in new equipment and maintains and upgrades existing automation equipment. This includes high-speed assembly machines as well as conveyors and ancillary plastic molding equipment.

Day-to-day, you can find yourself working on:

• Establish new assembly processes for new and existing product lines.
• Collaborate with NPD Engineers early on during the design process with a focus on Design for Manufacturing and implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Participate in customer piece part and assembly design efforts, suggesting improvements for manufacturability.
• Review and approve process changes.
• Analyze work order history to determine where to prioritize equipment repairs/PMs/upgrades
• Lead CAPA efforts for concerns related to automation equipment and assemblies.
• Identify plant-wide inefficiencies and propose/implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate engineering projects (define requirements, test & compile data, research alternatives, analyze results, perform cost analysis, and make recommendations, and implement).

Who you are:

• 5 years of experience in assembly processes or equivalent work experience
• 4-year degree/diploma in industrial or technical discipline or equivalent work experience
• Strong mechanical & mathematical skills, PLC programming proficiency, and experience with controls systems installation and maintenance.
• Ability to read electronic schematics, mechanical drawings, and part prints.

Who we are:

Liquibox is advancing a new era of sustainable performance, with an intensified commitment to minimizing environmental impact without sacrificing quality to deliver solutions that protect products and the world we live in. We have a global reach while maintaining a strong culture that unites our employees and values the contributions each individual brings to our organization.

Together we will:

Partner collectively using innovation and collaboration to help us build a safer and more sustainable future.

Liquibox Total Compensation:

Compensation goes beyond the competitive salary offerings. Below are just some of our many other offered benefits!

• Benefits starting your 1st day: PTO accruals paid holidays and 401k eligibility with company match!
• Full-time, direct hire, role with benefits beginning the first month following the date of hire.
• Full benefits include Medical, dental, vision, supplementary insurances, bonuses, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Company-paid policies: Life insurance, Short Term Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment.
• Referral Bonus program.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.

Liquibox Commitment:

Liquibox is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to join our team.