Description The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for product development testing, product validation testing, and assisting in research and engineering projects. This work includes but is not limited to, design, testing, development, and verification of processes or products in the lab environment, development of new equipment and/or testing protocols to support testing, in addition to assistance with R&D projects and product and process development. This position will also be required to train other personnel in the above areas as required. Skills Mechanical engineering, solidworks Top Skills Details Mechanical engineering,solidworks Additional Skills & Qualifications • Engineering: Conduct R&D and engineering projects under guidelines as required. • Development: Independently develop validation protocols using guidelines. Conduct product development and validation testing. Prepare and/or develop test equipment and procedures for validation and development testing and incorporate into the company quality system documents for release, provide or assist with training in this area. Work with customers in joint development efforts. • Reporting and Training: Develop concise written reports for project updates and final reports on completed projects. Provide training and guidance to lab and plant personnel in areas of technical expertise. • Collaboration: The Mechanical Engineer must be able to work cooperatively with maintenance, production, other R&D personnel, the quality department, sales personnel, and lab staff. Experience Level Entry Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Plover,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
See More Details >>Job Details Level Experienced Job Location Plover WI - Plover, WI Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Engineer, Process Process Engineer - Plover, WI Position Overview: The Process Engineer will develop process and equipment solutions necessary to manufacture new products as required by customers; lead the front end Engineering studies of new concepts to determine project feasibility, and when appropriate, develop project scoping to establish and fund new projects; manage and implement projects that focus on new business initiatives, process improvements and infrastructure updates; provide technical assistance to operations; and perform process Engineering in support of process and packaging improvements, new products and line extensions. The Process Engineer will also lead the identification of process improvement and automation opportunities in our manufacturing processes and will lead the execution of approved savings projects for the Plover location. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Process Engineering: • Lead the design, creation and implementation of automated and semi-automated production and packaging lines for various products and packaging formats for the Plover plant locations. • Assist in the development of process and equipment solutions necessary to execute new product initiatives. While working as part of a collaborative team, the Process Engineer will lead the definition of scope, manufacturing capabilities and capital investment required to implement projects that meet customer requirements. • Assist in the process and packaging equipment selection and/or design and corresponding facility and utilities scope definition required to manufacture new products and/or optimize existing products. • Continually learn and research new technologies that can be applied to further our business objectives. Project Management and Execution: • Manage all aspects of assigned projects, including scope definition, cost estimation, cost trending and tracking, project schedule development and management, change control, integration, commissioning, and process qualification. • Assist in the development of Engineering documentation, such as equipment specifications, process flow diagrams, facility and equipment layouts. • Manage equipment vendors and contractors as needed during project execution. Operations Technical Support: • Provide troubleshooting, problem analysis and technical support to the plants as needed for key mechanical / process technologies used in production lines. • Assist plant maintenance team with development of maintenance plans for new equipment delivered to the site. NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions. The ideal candidate will have the following: Education and Experience: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with focus on Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Chemical Engineering (or other related degree). • 3 years Engineering experience in food or CPG manufacturing industry (preferred). • Experience in frozen food manufacturing is a plus. • Experience in breaded / battered / fried food manufacturing is a plus. • Must be at least 18 years of age or older. Competencies and Skills: • Able to work cooperatively and effectively with a multidisciplinary technical team. • Strong leadership skills, with prior experience having lead project teams. • Ability to communicate effectively and seek critical feedback from operations personnel tasked with interacting daily with the systems designed and/or implemented by the Engineering team. • Must be a highly motivated self-starter. • Superior problem-solving skills, root cause analysis and willingness to take a hands-on approach to troubleshooting. • Able to effectively lead contractors on site or remotely to safely complete critical project tasks on time and on budget while meeting all aspects of the specified project scope of work. • Project management skills (planning, scheduling, and project execution). • Strong ability to design manufacturing processes, including equipment selection, facility design and system integration. • Basic understanding of refrigeration systems (Ammonia and Freon based). • Proficient with MS Office suite, MS Project and AutoCAD. • Will be expected to learn and understand Good Manufacturing Practices for food processing facilities and how to apply them while completing a project while facility is in production. Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment: • Will work in a food production manufacturing environment. In many instances production equipment is in refrigerated and frozen environments as dictated by Food Safety requirements. • While working in manufacturing plants, will need to wear Personal Protective Equipment (hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hard hats when in construction zones). Physical Demands: • Must be willing to work altered schedules / overtime as needed to support the business in a continuous production manufacturing environment. • Must be able to navigate a manufacturing environment where PPE is required and where temperatures may fall outside of comfortable ranges. NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
See More Details >>About Us: Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC is a privately held company with over 35 years of history dedicated to providing corrugated box manufacturing machines and services to the changing industry. As the paperboard packaging industry's premier global supplier of productivity-enhancing process machinery and systems, we supply innovative designs, intelligent automation, and optimized workflow, coupled with highly responsive parts and service support. Our United States and Europe based engineering, manufacturing, sales and service operations provide a global support system covering the full product portfolio of Alliance, Serco, TEI, ASC, Pallmac, J&L and Tanabe machines. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Job Description: This position is a full-time, onsite position located in Plover, WI. POSITION SUMMARY The Control Systems Engineer III (Senior Engineer) designs, develops, and oversees all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. This position is also responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC-based hardware and software. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Performs, plans, and schedules control systems development, including both hardware and software systems, for new/existing machines, options or configurations. • Performs all duties of an Engineer II in a professional and competent manner. • Develops machine functional specifications in conjunction with Product Management and Marketing. • Develops conceptual designs and recurring cost estimates. • Prepares machine development/project plan, work breakdown structure, and schedule/update. Communicates project status to supervisor/management. • Designs, performs and leads proof-of-technology tests; analyzes and correlates data; prepares reports and makes recommendations. • Leads and/or performs machine/process risk assessments. • Leads and performs Unified Modeling Language (UML) software design practices. • Leads detailed engineering tasks including circuit analysis, panel layout, schematic generation, BOM development, etc. Ensures that documentation is clear, complete, accurate and compliant with company standards. • Develops and tests PLC and HMI code, as described by UML guidelines. • Installs PLC and HMI code and tests machines at our production facility prior to shipment. • Develops written test plans to validate equipment design. Performs tests, analyzes results, prepares written test reports, and makes engineering recommendations, as appropriate. • Prepares and updates machine manuals, as required. • Performs machine quality inspections prior to machine shipments. Generates documentation to support quality compliance programs. • Trains other Control Engineers and Field Service Technicians in all aspects of the machine; transfers knowledge/release process to other members of the Engineering department. • Assists with machine installation, commissioning, field troubleshooting, and customer training, as required. • Becomes familiar with all safety and “best-practices” codes and guidelines (OSHA, CE, NFPA, etc.) • Becomes familiar with all company safety standards. • Performs all commitments/tasks in a timely and professional manner. • Performs other duties/responsibilities as required. PURCHASING AUTHORITY LEVEL Able to purchase project related items with the approval of the V.P. of Engineering or Engineering Supervisor. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES The Control Systems Engineer III (Senior Engineer) may be assisted by another Engineer, Engineering Aide or Technician. This position has no direct reports and is not directly responsible for managing others, but may be required to lead a complete project or the specific discipline designs of a project. The Control Systems Engineer III (Senior Engineer) is a leadership position that is expected to guide others by example. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PE (Control Systems) preferred. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty by exceeding all expectations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education • BSEE, BSCE, or BSME degree (or higher) and appropriate job-related continuing education. Experience and Skills • Ten or more years of experience within an OEM manufacturing environment; • Experience with robot controllers is desired. • In-depth knowledge of controls engineering and a broad working knowledge of mechanical engineering. • Experience in the following software packages is required • PLC and HMI platforms ( Allen Bradley, Siemens and Visual Basic) • Electrical schematic design software ( ePLAN and PromisE ) • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) • Advanced ServoMotion controls ( Yaskawa, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.) • Able to apply theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and current technology to create new software or to improve existing software. • Possesses a wide range of creativity and latitude in the application of standard and advanced engineering activities; exercises sound judgment in selecting and adapting engineering alternatives. • Possesses good communication skills, a positive “get-it-done” attitude, and the ability to work as part of a team in a demanding production environment. Physical Requirements To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, an individual must be willing and able to • Travel as needed. • Sit at a desk or computer for extended periods of time. • Move about the office and factory with occasional lifting, bending and reaching. • Dial, hear and respond to telephone calls and inquiries. • Communicate effectively (visually and verbally) with internal and external contacts.Meet requirements of daily attendance on job for a full, continuous work schedule. At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. Company: Alliance
See More Details >>Entering the mechanical trade in Plover, WI, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning a wage. Apprenticeships typically last between three to four years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 631,000 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with wages averaging around $1049.40 per week in Plover, WI. The job growth for mechanical trades is projected to be 11% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel help aspiring mechanical trade professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
