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Staff Engineer II

Lake Forest, IL · On-site

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 ...

Carefeed

Staff Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

Our engineering team is preparing for significant growth, and we're looking for someone who can ... two. * Strong understanding of AWS (or similar cloud platforms) and the ability to coach teams on ...

Cintrifuse

Staff Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130 - $170/hr

Our engineering team is preparing for significant growth, and we're looking for someone who can ... two. * Strong understanding of AWS (or similar cloud platforms) and the ability to coach teams on ...

Carefeed

Staff Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Our engineering team is preparing for significant growth, and we're looking for someone who can ... two. * Strong understanding of AWS (or similar cloud platforms) and the ability to coach teams on ...

PCMI LLC

Staff Engineer

Park Ridge, IL · On-site

$165K - $175K/yr

What You'll Do The Staff Engineer leads technical design and delivery across one or more squads ... It is required for this role to be in the Park Ridge, IL office 2 days per week if candidate is ...

PCMI Corp.

Staff Engineer

Park Ridge, IL · On-site

$165 - $175/hr

What You'll Do The Staff Engineer leads technical design and delivery across one or more squads ... It is required for this role to be in the Park Ridge, IL office 2 days per week if candidate is ...

Paylocity

Staff Engineer Software

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

Staff Engineer Software Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll ... in 2-week sprints, the team works across a diverse tech stack (C#/.NET, Python, Ruby, AWS) and ...

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Staff Engineer II

pca

Lake Forest, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Packaging Corporation Of America rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 122 rated packaging manufacturers

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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