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BrightSpring

Pharmacy Technician

Christiansburg, VA · On-site

$20/hr

Our state-of-the-art approach includes packaging technology specially designed for the population we serve and electronic medication management that helps people live their best lives.For more ...

BrightSpring

Pharmacy Technician

Christiansburg, VA · On-site

$20/hr

Our state-of-the-art approach includes packaging technology specially designed for the population we serve and electronic medication management that helps people live their best lives.For more ...

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What is the difference between Packaging Tech vs Packaging Operator?

AspectPackaging TechPackaging Operator
Required CertificationsTypically OSHA safety training, basic technical skillsOSHA safety training, machinery operation certifications
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, warehouses, production linesManufacturing facilities, packaging lines, production areas
Job ResponsibilitiesSet up, troubleshoot, and maintain packaging equipment; quality checksOperate packaging machinery, monitor production, ensure product packaging

Packaging Techs focus on maintaining and troubleshooting packaging equipment, often requiring technical skills and safety certifications. Packaging Operators primarily operate and monitor packaging machinery during production. Both roles are essential in manufacturing environments, with overlapping skills but different focuses on technical maintenance versus operational tasks.

What does a packaging technician do?

A packaging technician is responsible for preparing, assembling, and sealing products for shipment, ensuring packaging meets quality and safety standards. They operate packaging machinery, inspect finished packages, and follow safety protocols, often working in manufacturing or warehouse environments. Basic technical skills and attention to detail are important for this role.

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Integrated Packaging Systems Specialist

Lynchburg, VA • On-site

Barry-Wehmiller Companies
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Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

About Us:
BW Packaging is driving performance at the intersection of people, technology, and customer care. As part of the privately held Barry-Wehmiller family, we unite a global team of packaging experts with a clear purpose: People Who Care, Building Solutions that Perform. We take on our customers' toughest challenges as our own - delivering both innovative and enduring solutions that set the standard for value and performance. Our strength comes from our people and the power of our brands - trusted names in packaging that are known worldwide for engineering excellence, application expertise, and lifetime commitment to customer success. Truly Human Leadership guides our belief that exceptional business results and profound respect for people together provide the foundation of enduring success. We are committed to forging lasting partnerships with our customers, earning their trust through integrity, expertise, and execution. With our full range of packaging solutions and long term partnership and service, we help customers achieve operational excellence today while building the future of packaging together.
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:
Business Title: Application Engineer - Automation & Integration
Reports To: Team Lead, Application Engineering
Location: BW Packaging Facility
Travel: Up to 30% - Domestic and International
Position Summary
Defines the technical foundation for automation and integration opportunities across BW Packaging. Translates customer requirements into clear, executable system concepts and layouts that enable accurate estimates, confident proposals, and reliable execution.
Partners cross functionally to shape front-end technical definition. Drives clarity, feasibility, and alignment to define well-scoped, executable automation and integration solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Applications & Concept Development
  • Translate customer specifications and operating requirements into integrated packaging and automation concepts.
  • Define system concepts, layouts, and solution definitions aligned with BW Packaging standards and delivery capabilities.
  • Evaluate application fit, system interfaces, and integration considerations across packaging, conveyance, controls, and OEM components.
  • Lead technical discussions with internal teams and customers to define scope, assumptions, constraints, and tradeoffs.

Layouts & Technical Definition
  • Create and maintain layout drawings reflecting proposed system configurations and facility constraints.
  • Integrate internally developed and partner-supplied equipment into cohesive, end-to-end system layouts.
  • Ensure layouts and technical documentation accurately represent proposed scope, operating intent, and integration boundaries.

Estimating & Proposal Enablement
  • Develop and validate controls-related estimating inputs, including engineering hours, assembly effort, and material requirements, aligned to the defined technical solution and integration scope.
  • Establish clear technical scope, assumptions, and integration requirements that enable accurate estimates and proposals.
  • Partner with Global Supply Chain to ensure accurate definition and alignment of controls component pricing inputs based on approved technical scope.
  • Collaborate with Controls & Operations to validate technical assumptions and integration complexity.
  • Drive technical clarity within proposal content through precise descriptions, scope definition, and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure opportunity and technical scope data remain accurate within approved commercial systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Sales and Business Development to shape opportunities and guide customer technical discussions.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and electrical contractors as needed to support controls-related demo and installation estimating assumptions.
  • Define technical intent and scope during project handoff to Operations to enable execution readiness.
  • Participate in internal reviews, customer design discussions, and project kickoffs as required.

Process Discipline & Continuous Improvement
  • Apply standard workflows, documentation practices, and application definition methodologies.
  • Identify and implement improvements to tools, templates, and data quality within Application Engineering.
  • Advance disciplined and scalable front-end execution practices across automation and integration projects.

Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required; and 5 - 8 years of industry experience.
  • Strong understanding of packaging systems, automation, and integrated solutions.
  • Experience developing system concepts and layouts for capital equipment or automation projects.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and standard productivity tools.
  • Ability to translate customer requirements into clear, structured technical definition.
  • Effective communicator across technical and commercial teams.
  • Flexibility to take on evolving responsibilities aligned with strategic priorities and business needs.
  • Ability to speak Spanish preferred.

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The approximate pay range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000 annually. Please note that the pay range is a good faith estimate at the time of posting and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and geographic location.
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:
BW Packaging

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