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Staff Engineer II

Lake Forest, IL · On-site

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Kahuna USA LLC

Staff Engineer II

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Staff Engineer II, Structural Position type: Full Time Pay range: $80,000-$90,000 Location: Westminster, Colorado About Kahuna USA Kahuna is an energy-focused organization operating in a Private ...

WHB Engineers

Staff Engineer II

Dublin, CA · On-site

$104K - $115K/yr

The Opportunity We are looking for a Staff Engineer with a minimum of five years of experience. The ideal candidate for this opportunity is organized, has solid communication skills, can work ...

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Staff Engineer II

Dublin, CA · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

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Staff Engineer II

Dublin, CA · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

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Staff Engineer II

Dublin, CA · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

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Staff Engineer II

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

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Staff Engineer II

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

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Staff Engineer II

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

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Tighe & Bond Inc.

Staff Engineer 2- Electrical

Woburn, MA · On-site

$76K - $100K/yr

As a Staff Engineer 2 you will join our Building Services team in our Woburn, MA office, where you'll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with ...

Verdantas

Engineering Staff II

Mentor, OH · On-site

$70K/yr

As an Engineering Staff II, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, curiosity, and continuous growth. You'll contribute to meaningful projects that drive municipal and ...

Socket.dev

Staff Engineer II

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

As a Staff Engineer II, you'll work alongside experienced engineers on a wide variety of transportation projects while gaining hands‑on experience and exposure to the full project lifecycle. About ...

Tighe & Bond

Staff Engineer 2- Electrical

Woburn, MA · On-site +1

$76K/yr

As a Staff Engineer 2 you will join our Building Services team in our Woburn, MA office, where you'll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with ...

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Staff Engineer II

Town And Country, MO · On-site

As a Staff Engineer II, you'll work alongside experienced engineers on a wide variety of transportation projects while gaining hands‑on experience and exposure to the full project lifecycle. About ...

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Staff Engineer II

Lake Forest, IL • On-site

pca
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

Staff Engineer II – Innovate, Lead, and Drive Operational Excellence


As a Staff Engineer II, you’ll be the technical expert, leading initiatives and projects that improve manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and enhance quality. You’ll design and implement optimal, cost-effective solutions, and champion transformation efforts through hands-on leadership and collaboration.

About PCA
PCA is the third-largest manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated packaging in the U.S. We’re more than a packaging company—we’re an ideas and solutions partner. Our culture thrives on innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement. With three dynamic business units—Containerboard, White Paper, and Corrugated Plants—we produce billions of square feet of corrugated products annually, backed by a commitment to quality and growth.


Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support to the business and manufacturing operations.
  • Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
  • Provide project management support across the business when and where needed as projects arise.
  • Involved in developing business and/or capital plans.
  • Make actionable recommendations based on sound engineering judgment.
  • Manage multiple capital and maintenance projects, including initial planning, design, documenting, budgeting, implementation, and troubleshooting.
  • Must be able to generate drawings, specifications, and instructions necessary to convey project requirements to others.
  • Dedication to ensuring a safe work environment. Ensure that safety/environmental requirements are adhered to on all project designs and that all projects receive adequate hazard reviews prior to installation. Responsible for managing safety during installation/implementation.
  • Coordinates and supervises work scope with outside contractors and engineering groups on various sized projects.
  • Maintain projects on budget and on schedule.
  • Write reports and give presentations based on analysis of information and written materials.
  • Ability to organize, plan and work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology from an accredited college or university. Other degrees considered with substantial experience.
  • Ability to travel 80% of the time and can reside anywhere in lower 48 states with good access to reliable air transportation.
  • 5 + years in an industrial paper and/or corrugating environment or design engineering environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence and persuade others.
  • Excellent organization and planning skills.
  • Ability to work well with consulting engineers, local utility providers, and local authorities having jurisdiction.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and AutoCAD (or similar).

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