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For more details on this and our other job openings visit our website at you intelligent, competent, and self-motivated with strong engineering skills? Can you grasp the big picture while working on the technical detail? Do you want to work in a flexible environment with really bright folks who will challenge and teach you on a daily basis? We are routinely working with leading world-wide food and beverage manufacturers to develop and implement exciting new packaging innovations on fast-paced schedules. We now have an opportunity for a talented packaging engineer to join our small, dynamic, well-respected engineering firm.Packaging Engineer - Food & Beverage PackagingEducationYou should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with honors in Mechanical Engineering or Packaging Science. ExperienceSome experience with high-speed packaging operations is ideal. Ability to gain a solid technical understanding of packaging equipment systems is necessary. Experience with some aspects of high-speed beverage packaging is highly preferred including filling, capping, labeling, multi-packing, conveying, coding, case packing, palletizing or blowmolding. Exposure to different package formats is preferred including PET bottles, glass, cans, caps, cartons, corrugate cases & trays, stretch film and shrink film.SkillsStrong math, written communication & verbal communication are essentialStrong working knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Word (complex formatting) and MS Excel (complex multi-sheet workbooks) is essential. Knowledge of TOPS preferred.Concise technical writing ability requiredTeam player with ability to get along well with others requiredDutiesPerformance of plant trials on new packaging materials and packaging machinery including development of protocols and detailed reportsManagement of client relationshipsDesign and evaluation of new packaging equipment systemsPreparation of equipment performance specificationsDevelopment and management of schedules and budgets for commercialization of new equipment systems and packaging materialsAnalysis of performance of packaging equipment systemsDevelopment of technical documentation to support commercialization of new packaging equipment systems and packaging materialsWriting of technical manualsPackage quality testing with associated statistical analysisLocation & TravelThis position will be based at our office in Rochester, New York. However, up to 50% travel within the USA may at times be required to meet our project workload.GeneralSuccessful candidates will work in a challenging, but rewarding environment, and will be given the opportunity to realize their potential.We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, and benefits including paid vacation, health insurance, bonuses, 401K, profit share, flex-spend account, & flexible working conditions.Operational Innovations Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You must be legally authorized to work in the USA.Resumes can be submitted via CIF.

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