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Gray AES is looking for a Packaging Engineer III to join our team in our Atlanta, GA, Cinncinatti, OH, Lexington, KY, Lousville, KY office or Remotely.  

Why Gray AES?

Gray is a family-owned, fully integrated global service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, digital, equipment manufacturing, and real estate services. Deeply rooted in EAC services, Gray serves both domestic and international customers across our core markets:Food & Beverage,Manufacturing,Automotive,Distribution,Mission Critical, andCommercial. At Gray, our purpose is to make a positive difference in people's lives and build a better future. 

Gray AES, the professional services arm of Gray, is a top-ranked firm offering architecture, engineering, and automation services across the globe. Made up of multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and project managers, these collaborative teams work every day to provide unique, customized solutions for our customers. It’s the spirit of our people – the passion, commitment, and a great team environment – that makes our company a great place to work. 

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Who we want… 
The Packaging Engineer III role at Gray AES is an early to mid-career level engineering position. This
engineer will support and/or lead the design, installation and commissioning of manufacturing
lines focused on the packaging operations of consumer products.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in mechanical, industrial or packaging systems engineering. An emphasis on packaging systems is preferred.
• 5+ years of demonstrated professional work experience in a Packaging Equipment Systems Engineering or related field of work.
• Work experience with professional engineering service providers and/or manufacturing in food and beverage, life sciences, CPG, Pharmaceuticals or other related fields is a plus.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, are required to support proactive coordination across all project disciplines. Examples of this include the development of engineering deliverables documentation and effective presentation of project materials to large and diverse project teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office. Advanced excel skills are a plus.
• 2D CAD experience is a plus.
• Experience in large capital project engineering/management, specifically in detailed packaging system design, preferably related to food and beverage processing lines or related transferable expertise
• Advanced understanding of automation control systems (PLC, HMI, VFD’s, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to perform in a highly collaborative, cohesive team environment, with Gray AES, other teams in the Gray family of companies, or other external partner companies.
• Ability to “independently” evaluate existing processing operations and suggest and drive solutions that provide ROI and improve productivity.
• Ability to perform engineering tasks independently with minimal supervision.

What we expect… 

• Reinforce the overall project team by serving as a member of the packaging team on complex, fully integrated projects of different sizes. Phases include FEL/FEED, Detailed Design, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning Support.
• Support the technical lead on all aspects of packaging systems design and integration development including line and equipment speed analysis, pack out matrix, block flow and general arrangement layout drawings, equipment lists, utility demand matrices, procurement specifications/approvals. Ability to perform engineering tasks independently, requiring minimal oversight from senior engineers.
• Prepare equipment lists and data sheets, block flow diagrams, process flow diagrams and P&IDs as needed. Ability to work under pressure and conflicting priorities, with minimal oversight.
• Ability to generate independent thought, provide alternatives to improve efficiency.
• Lead the development of the scope of work. Ability to generate entire estimates for specific tasks and can also generate a small proposal within their area of expertise. Actively support a sales / BD initiatives.
• Develop written sequence of operation narratives for equipment, systems, and process controls.
• Assist in preparing vendor and contractor bid and construction packages for project equipment, components, and installations as well as bid analysis
• Travel is a regular expectation of this role and depends upon the location of projects and customers, the stage of project execution, and your role in the project. Travel may also be required for annual company meetings and some training
• Overall average travel expectations for this role range from 20% to 40%.
• Project-related travel can range from 30-50% during design development with a customer, to 10-20% travel during specification and procurement, and to 50-70% during installation and commissioning. These ranges depend on the location and type of project.
• While the role requires travel, every effort is made to accommodate team members’ family and personal requirements and strive for a healthy work-life balance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision.
Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EEO Disclaimer
Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated
against on the basis of disability.

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