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:: Motions Control Engineer :: Richmond, Virginia

JOB REQUIREMENTS:   5 years experience working in controls engineering position, working with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley hardware and software, particularly Control Logix and motion control (multi-axis, coordinated motion).;   Experience with older technology motion control, such as GML (by Rockwell), CLC (by Indromat) or Axima (by Emerson) would be relevant experience;  Experience with ABB and/or Adept robots, controllers and programming would be a plus.;  Good interpersonal & communication skills; ability to work well in a team environment.;  Ability to work well with customers at all levels, including management.;  Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging environment where multitasking is required;  Food and medical industry “flexible packaging” experience preferred, not required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES:  System Integration of packaging control systems;  PLC, Motion Control and HMI programming on secondary packaging, 3-axis gantry automation systems. Primarily Allen Bradley. Some Indromat and Emerson servo motor/motion control programming may be encountered;  New Development ideas for product handling technology;  Applying 3-axis custom gantry or third-party robots to varying packaging configurations, for primary and secondary applications. Could include carton load, casepack, palletize or general material handling;  Oversee layout and development of control systems. (CAD experience is not req’d, but is a plus.);  Robotics programming and integration for ABB and Adept robots--delta (flexpickers) and pedestal type robots—is occasionally encountered for casepacking or palletizing;  Washdown applications experience is a plus.

Salary $60-80K range, plus annual bonus + benefits.

:: Flexible Automation Sales Director :: Northeast

Assist VP of Sales in managing the Flexible Automation Sales department as well as maintain direct responsibility for specific accounts

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:     Generate Sales to non-bakery accounts (and assist in selling automation technologies to bakery accounts);  Manage specified agents/distributors (as part of salary);  Help manage OEM robotic partners (KUKA and Adept);  and Assist in development of:  Automation Offering,  Automation customer base,    Automation data bases and presentations,  Automation Solutions, and Automation sales team.

Education/Experience:     Engineering degree preferred;  5 yrs Sales management experience;    Knowledge of flexible automation applications and solutions;  Contacts within the food, medical, dairy or consumer goods industry;  Experience with “cost accounting” a plus.

Salary for this position would be in the $60-80K range. Top performers earning $300K.

:: Robotic Programmer ::  Richmond, Virginia

JOB REQUIREMENTS:  5 years experience working in a robotic programming position dealing with one of the robot platforms listed (ABB, Fanuc, Kuka or MotoMan). Palletizing and robotic vision experience preferred;  Experience with PLC platforms such as Allen Bradley SLC or Control Logix;  Experience with Adept robots, controllers and programming would be a plus;   Good interpersonal & communication skills; ability to work well in a team environment;  Ability to work well with customers at all levels, including management;  Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging environment where multitasking is required;  Food and medical industry “flexible packaging” experience preferred, not required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:   Design and program robot work cells including picking and placing type applications as well as palletizing applications;  Provide simulations for robot work cells to our customers and applications group for both feasibility studies and quoting purposes;  Interfacing the robot with PLC controllers;  New Development ideas for product handling technology;  Oversee layout and development of robot control systems. (CAD experience is not req’d, but is a plus.);  Robotics programming and integration for ABB and Adept robots--delta (flexpickers) and pedestal type robots—is occasionally encountered for casepacking;  Washdown applications experience is a plus.

Salary $60-80K range, plus annual bonus + benefits.

:: Applications Engineer :: Richmond, Virginia

Job Summary:  Support the sales team by providing customers with the best economical solutions for their manufacturing process in the form of process layout and proposal package development.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:   Develop manufacturing processing solutions for customers of the industrial food and bakery market by generating comprehensive layout drawings and proposal packages;  Be knowledgeable of the product lines in terms of performance, features, and applications;  Be knowledgeable of the competitors product lines and their strategic advantages and disadvantages to product lines;  Be knowledgeable of the industrial food and bakery manufacturing process requirement and applications needs;    Be the liaison between Engineering department and Sales (Regional Sales Managers - RAM) to ensure that products are applied correctly for the required applications;  Communicate with customers as necessary to verify understanding of the project scope so that accurate solutions are appropriately applied;  Travels to project sights as required for execution of layouts and proposal packages;  Improve and maintain data bases of product lines including competitors, proposal drawings, customer process specifications necessary for efficient proposal and layout generation, and order processing through the Sales department;  Other duties as may be required to help generate sales for the company.

Education/Experience:  Min. 4 years degree in engineering sciences;   Min. 5 years total engineering experience comprising of at least two of the following areas:  Machine design / Product Development;  Manufacturing engineering;  Project management of high speed manufacturing equipment;  Process applications engineering.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:    High degree of AutoCAD proficiency;   Strong written and verbal communication skills;  Above average organizational skills;  Strong analytical skill in solving problem ;  Knowledge of overall bakery or food processing operations;  Strong characteristic to take initiative and lead projects to meet scope and deadline.

Salary $60-70K range, plus annual bonus + benefits.

:: Mechanical Engineer - R&D Machine Designer - Senior Level  :: Richmond, Virginia

Job Summary:   Provide mechanical engineering functions to produce technical documentation for the construction of automated product handling equipment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:   Include, but not limited to:   AutoCAD,   SolidEdge,  Project Management,  Equipment testing assistance,  Installation, start-up assistance,  Plant visits /   client interaction,  Machine design.

Education/Experience:  Include, but not limited to:   BSME preferred,  Software: SolidEdge, AutoCAD, Excel, MS Word, MS Project, AS400

Salary $60-80K range, plus annual bonus + benefits.

:: SolidEdge Drafter::  Richmond, Virginia

The SolidEdge job requirements are: 

-           SolidEdge  / SolidWorks experience

-           Mechanical / machine design a plus

Salary $35-45K range, plus annual bonus + benefits.

:: Mechanical Engineer - Machine Designer - Product Owner  :: Richmond, Virginia

Job Summary:   Provide mechanical engineering functions to produce technical documentation for the construction of automated product handling equipment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:   Include, but not limited to:   AutoCAD,   SolidEdge,  Project Management,  Equipment testing assistance,  Installation, start-up assistance,  Plant visits /   client interaction,  Machine design.

Education/Experience:  Include, but not limited to:   BSME preferred,  Software: SolidEdge, AutoCAD, Excel, MS Word, MS Project, AS400

Salary $45-60K range, plus annual bonus + benefits.

:: Mechanical Engineer & Electrical Engineer :: Sarasota Florida

Recognized leader in processing and packaging solutions for fluid products is looking for two qualified Engineers. Our Clients Product line is a Full Spectrum solutions provider. They are the recognized leaders in processing and packaging solutions for fluid products throughout the world. Their technology is field -proven across a diverse spectrum of industries that also includes food, personal care, and household products.

They want "in House" (very little travel) Mechanical & Electrical Engineer's. Both positions require a minimum of five years experience in a similar environment. Pro E. a plus.

Salary 65-75. + Benefits.

:: North East Sales Representative :: Northeast

Top producers earn "200-300k" Major Manufacturer is looking for a Sales person to sell it's complete line of Conveying & Collation, Secondary Packaging, Container Management, Picking & Placing, System Integration & Control's. Backed by a 24-hour service center with over fifty Engineers & twenty Field Technicians. Company prefers Sales people with a Engineering background with end of line Robotic experience. Ideal candidate would live in the Northeast with a client base that would support the aforementioned product line.

Salary for this position would be in the 60-80k range, plus Benefits.

:: Sales Manager - Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment :: Samoset, Florida

Draw Against Commission (Potential $100K+)

Must have experience selling packaging machinery in the pharmaceutical industry. Willing to travel minimum of 2 weeks per month. Must be located in Samoset, FL.

:: Sales Manager :: Samoset, Florida

Latin America Must have experience selling packaging machinery to the Latin American market. Must be fluent in both Spanish
and English and be located in Samoset FL. Willing to travel 2-3 weeks per month.

Requirements: Must have experience selling packaging machinery in the pharmaceutical
industry. Willing to travel minimum of 2 weeks per month.
Must be located in Samoset, FL.

:: Mechanical Engineer & Electrical Engineer :: Sarasota, Florida

Recognized leader in processing and packaging solutions for fluid products. Our Clients Product line is a Full Spectrum solutions provider and is the recognized leader in processing and packaging solutions for fluid products in the World, that also leads in per capital consumption of beer and carbonated soft drinks. Their technology is field-proven across a diverse spectrum of industries that also includes food, personal care, and household products.

We are looking for a In-House (very little travel) Mechanical & Electrical Engineer's both positions would need a minimum of five years similar experience. We would like for the candidate to be experienced with Pro E. a plus. Salary $65k-75k. All Benefits.

:: Mechanical Engineer/Engineer Mgr. :: Samoset, Florida

1 opening - Salary position (Range $40K - $70K)

Design, engineer and participate in the manufacture of high speed
industrial machinery for the packaging industry. Apply knowledge and
experience to development of new equipment and standardization of existing
machines. Provide hands-on assistance in troubleshooting manufacturing
problems as needed.

Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, plus a minimum of 7-10 years related experience. Must be able to conceptualize, design, execute and report status of machine design to meet project criteria. Design mechanical parts/assemblies using AutoCad 2002 or higher or 3D Inventor 9. Must be able to produce and modify electronic bills of materials and operating manuals for machinery. Must be capable of making independent technical contributions from multiple engineering disciplines. Must
have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be highly motivated and result oriented.

:: packaging technician :: Tampa, Florida

We need an ex packaging technician, either electronic or mechanical (preferably mechanical).

Service Area sales to contract renewal, retrofits & ancillary products to existing customer base, ideal for candidate that would like to work his way.

Ideal candidate must want to work himself into a sales position, must be aggressive & want to make a lot of money.

Salary $30K gross + $7K commission against sales.

If the person is called to install anything or to act as a tech, we will pay $160/day additional + per diem $42. Plus commission
Position will have: Health insurance + dental

:: AutoCad/Draftsperson :: Bradenton, Florida

Must have a minimum of 5 years using AutoCAD 2000 or higher and Inventor 6 or higher to design basic parts, subassemblies and assemblies. Should also be familiar and proficient with MS Office tools to interface to produce electronic Bill of Materials and operation manuals. Previous experience with packaging machinery is a big plus. Only local candidates
or those willing to relocate on their own should apply - no relocation is available. Only those with a stable work history should apply.

:: Machine Builder ::

2 openings - Hourly position

Must supply own tools. Ability to read blueprints. Minimum of 5 years machine building experience.

:: Service Technician ::

Must supply own tools. Minimum of 2 years repairing, tuning, and/or building machinery. Willing to travel to customer's plants to install, repair, or troubleshoot problems. General knowledge of mechanical and electrical workings of machinery

:: Mechanical Engineer :: Tampa, FL

1 opening - Salary position (Range $40K - $70K)

Design, engineer and participate in the manufacture of high speed industrial machinery for the packaging industry. Apply knowledge and experience to development of new equipment and standardization of existing machines. Provide hands-on assistance in troubleshooting manufacturing problems as needed.

Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, plus a minimum of 7-10 years related experience. Must be able to conceptualize, design, execute and report status of machine design to meet project criteria. Design mechanical parts/assemblies using AutoCad 2002 or higher or 3D Inventor 9. Must be able to produce and modify electronic bills of materials and operating manuals for machinery. Must be capable of making independent technical contributions from multiple engineering disciplines. Must
have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be highly motivated and result oriented.

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