Project Engineer, Mechanical Design and Automation

Job overview

The Project Engineer role is onsite in Appleton, WI, with travel up to 10%, including internationally. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes a competitive compensation and benefits package. Middleby Packaging Solutions develops food-processing and packaging machinery. The engineer leads design, specification, and testing of automated packaging machinery while improving design and manufacturing workflows through CAD and data automation. The role also supports production-floor quality, engineering calculations, project coordination, and installation or repair of electromechanical systems.

What you'll do

• Design, specify, and test automated packaging machinery
• develop SolidWorks, VBA, Excel, and batch macros
• maintain BOM and inventory data in ERP/CRM systems
• perform engineering calculations
• inspect work-in-progress machinery and resolve discrepancies
• coordinate fabrication, installation, and repair
• provide direction to designers and drafters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project engineer

mechanical design

automation

appleton wi

middleby packaging solutions

packaging machinery

solidworks

vba

excel macros

erp/bom management

travel up to 10%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance
• HSA and FSA with employer contributions
• dental and vision insurance
• company-paid disability and life insurance
• employee assistance program
• paid holidays
• PTO
• 401(k).

Why this role

The role combines mechanical machinery design with CAD and workflow automation, production-floor support, and project coordination.

About the employer

Middleby Packaging Solutions LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Packaging Machinery Manufacturing. Sector: 33.