Who we are

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 14,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

You should work here because we:

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

What’s new with Aptar

We have an exciting position open: Project Engineer, Automation, reporting to the Maintenance Manager. This position provides engineering leadership and support to lead, drive, and manage all applicable engineering and technical aspects associated with Automation principles and technologies.  These processes include the specification, development, ordering, qualification, installation, validation & production ramp-up of automated production cells that are designed for production and assembly of highquality Packaging Systems.

This is how your journey begins

• You will prioritize and complete engineering projects by the critical deadlines to ensure annually planned and strategic goals are met.
• You will conceive, develop, and carry out projects that will automate, improve quality, reduce operating costs, increase yield and reduce downtime.
• You will design new high-speed equipment and machinery as conceived to support the in-house needs of both production and process engineering.
• You will conceptualize, source, evaluate, qualify, test, and install purchased equipment.
• You will leverage Continuous Improvement mindset, tools and processes to modify and/or integrate existing equipment to improve efficiency and output in a manner consistent with the business needs.
• You will be responsible for introducing innovative new assembly technologies into the manufacturing process.
• You will test and debug automated manufacturing solutions.
• You will monitor and troubleshoot automated manufacturing systems. 
• You will provide technical direction and training to the technician staff.
• You will have the ability to identify, design and implement new technologies.

What you will bring on the journey

• Education  o 3+ years of experience in automation engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience:
  • 3- 7 years manufacturing engineering experience, preferably with high-speed assembly.  o PLC Programming experience required o Experience with robotics, programing and logic o Reading and design of complex schematics o Experience with pneumatics, AC/DC motors o Variable frequency drives, Siemens PLC logic o Electrical wiring practices and troubleshooting
  • Programming experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC’s as well as HMI o Develop and interpreting control system drawings
  • Lead automation development or improvements from early phase to completion o Identify opportunities to improve processes or equipment
  • Logic and programming languages knowledge o Tool room and machining knowledge o Mechanical aptitude
• Skills o Demonstrated problem resolution skills in manufacturing environments o Knowledge of FMEA, DOE, and Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma tools, a plus  o Strong project management skills with experience leading a technical task force o Accomplished at need analysis, addressing issues and meeting deadlines o Strong interpersonal skills 
  • Good communication skills, both orally and to produce quality written reports o A good listener, open to new ideas and innovation from all around
• Leading Others o Establishing Focus o Fostering Teamwork o Managing Change o Developing Others
• Communicating and Influencing o Attention to Communication o Interpersonal Effectiveness o Building Collaborative Relationships
• Preventing and Solving Problems o Diagnostic Information Gathering o Analytical Thinking o Technical Expertise
• Achieving Results o Fostering Innovation
• Self-Management o Stress Management
  • Comfortable working in a team as well as with minimal immediate supervision

What we offer:

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan, which includes: 401k plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave].

Be You. Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.