IS Forming Machine Engineer

Company Description

To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people. 

Job Description

The IS Forming Machine Engineer will be responsible for the delivery of technical support for North American glass manufacturing facilities, specifically in the area of forming electronic systems. 

This position will provide on-site support for commissioning of field equipment in support of regional Engineering Projects.  The role will also be responsible for tracking and managing critical regional forming electronic spares.

Responsibilities: 

• Become proficient in O-I forming electronics technology such as: COM-SOC, servo control system (SCS), Integrated Drive System (IDS), Forming Supervisory Computer (FSC), Production Recording System (PRS), Electronic Sweep-out (ESO), Gob Weight Control (GWC) and Multiple Inverter Control Cabinet (MICC).
• Serve as the NA support specialist to monitor and answer the regional forming electronics hotline.
• Provide technical and onsite support and training for regional installations of forming electronics systems.
• Assist in the management the North American forming electronics spare parts inventory.
• Provide support to North American engineering teams such as: equipment specification development, drawing construction package generation, bill of materials, equipment costing, scope generation)
• Provide for regional capability building through training of engineering staff and plant personnel in the technical center as well as in the plant.
• Participate as regional leader for the global network team and drive improvement in the regional networking teams and structure.

Travel: 

30% travel (75% will be domestic / 25% international) 

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a technological field (electrical, electronics, mechanical or controls preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in one of the required technical fields
• Experience developing and reviewing technical specifications to support vendor selection, bid evaluation, and procurement of process control systems and equipment
• Proven experience leading others to change and improve technical processes
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience and involvement with capital projects desired
• Process Control experience desired
• Glass plant experience desired
• Auto CAD preferred

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position will be between $120,000 - $135,000, with a potential 10% STI.  Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:

• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Health, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
• Generous insurance discounts with participation in Company wellness program
• Wellness incentive where you can earn money for your HSA or HRA
• Group life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance
• Parental leave benefits
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with defined contributions

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category. 

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].