Manufacturing Engineer

Direct Hire Opportunity!!! Applications Engineer (Manufacturing)!

$95K to $110K DOE

Job Title: Applications Engineer

Location: Petaluma, California

Job Summary: The Applications Engineer will play a vital role in developing, designing, and applying automated bottling production lines, primarily focusing on the wine and spirits industries. This position demands excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced environment and adapt to constant changes and challenges.

Reports To: Technical Director

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Calculate cost analysis for integrating new machinery and equipment into the manufacturing process.
• Utilize application experience and knowledge to design solutions with automated equipment for customer bottling operations.
• Develop technical solutions to be presented to customers by the sales team and offer technical support when necessary.
• Travel or participate in remote meetings with sales individuals to present technical solutions as required.
• Evaluate equipment suppliers to ensure they can provide the best solution for each customer application.
• Analyze alternative techniques and methods and recommend changes to equipment or procedures as needed.
• Contribute to the improvement of implemented processes for continuous improvement within the organization.
• Share technical information and training with other departments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

Education:

• Degree in an engineering-related field.

Experience:

• Relevant experience in packaging application engineering, preferably.
• Design experience and development of automated packaging or production lines using AutoCAD or related industrial design application software.
• Extensive understanding and fluency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook.

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of engineering and problem-solving, including electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, and computer programming.
• Proficiency with computer-aided (CAD) industrial design systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Capability to perform with professionalism under pressure.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with knowledge of MS Project, Salesforce CRM, and CAD platforms.