Engineering Manager

Together with 6,900 colleagues worldwide, we are the strategic lifecycle partner for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and food industries. With seamless processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. For example, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that tablets can fully release their active ingredients. Your favorite chocolate and snacks are also sustainably packaged with our help.

Syntegon Packaging Technology, LLC based in New Richmond, Wisconsin is part of the Syntegon Group. We provide innovative, seamless, high-tech packaging solutions for the food industry. The location specializes in a range of packaging equipment solutions - like horizontal flow wrappers, bag closing and sealers, and robotic pick-place-machines. The city of New Richmond is known as "The City Beautiful". It is an easy and quick commute in both directions from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area and a short distance from Eau Claire, WI.

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The Engineering Manager at Syntegon is a high-impact leadership position tasked with driving innovation in automated packaging for the demanding food and pharmaceutical sectors. You will lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of software and electrical engineers, balancing technical oversight with a focus on process excellence and product guidance. Operating in a fast-paced, "team-centric" environment, the role requires a self-motivated leader who can translate complex customer needs into sophisticated, high-speed technical solutions while fostering a culture of independence and empowerment.

Key Responsibilities

• People Leadership: Mentoring a team of engineers through S.M.A.R.T. goals, fostering a culture of accountability and empathy, and managing resource scheduling to meet customer demands.
• Strategic Growth: Driving continuous process improvements to increase efficiency and representing the site’s technical interests within global business teams to shape the automation portfolio.
• Technical Governance: Acting as the guardian of engineering standards, revision control, and compliance, while ensuring technical knowledge is preserved through robust training programs.
• Cross-Functional Support: Serving as the technical bridge between engineering and other departments like sales, purchasing, and assembly to ensure seamless project execution.

Basic Requirements                                                                               

• Must have a minimum of 5+ years of experience in automated packaging or similar capital equipment
• Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology.
• Must have at least 8+ years of work experience in an Engineering discipline.
• Must have a minimum of 4+ years of experience supervising or managing a team of engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical experience with automating packaging or similar systems as a Controls or Software Engineer.
• Experience supervising highly technical employees.
• Master’s degree in engineering or MBA a plus.
• Excellent leadership, decision making, and communication skills.
• Strong team orientated, along with strong organizational and time management skills, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience with strong process/workflow design skills.
• Proven performance in similar role.

The anticipated starting annual salary for this position is $130,000

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

We Care about your Well-Being

At Syntegon, the welfare of our employees is a top priority.

That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and personal growth from day one, including:

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans starting from your first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.
• Financial Protection: Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, plus Life Insurance for your peace of mind.
• Career Growth: Education Assistance Program to support your continued learning and development.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy your personal time.
• Support When You Need It: Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and resources.

Join Syntegon and enjoy benefits that help you thrive both at work and beyond.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.