Process Engineer

For over 58 years, Placon has been a leading designer and manufacturer of custom and stock plastic packaging. With a diverse portfolio, Placon produces innovative retail packaging, quality thermoformed and injection molded food packaging, and protective packaging for medical devices.

We're looking for a motivated, hands‑on Process Engineer to join our team. In a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment, this position’s responsibilities include supporting new product development, capital equipment projects, process troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Material Development & Process Engineering Manager, this position’s primary focus is ownership of Placon’s extrusion process and material specifications.

Placon’s Process Engineers are strong troubleshooters with the ability to observe, analyze, and document processes to continuously improve our operations. They also partner with operations teams to reduce variability and improve production efficiencies using data. Employees in this role interface with most departments from operations to sales and are expected to learn, create, innovate, and collaborate.

• Eligible to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Materials or Mechanical Engineering or a similar degree
• 2+ years of experience in plastics processing required; 5+ years in sheet extrusion desired
• Proficiency in data analysis and continuous improvement processes ideally in a GMP environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

This position is located in Madison, WI.

• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Profit sharing
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Growing family business with a friendly working environment

Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment drug test, basic physical, background check, educational verification, and reference checks (as applicable).

Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non‑immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.