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Resident Service Engineer - Bethlehem, PA
100% On-site Friday-Saturday-Sunday 5: 00 am to 5:30 pm
About Packsize
Packsize is redefining the way businesses and their customers use and experience packaging around the world. We build the technology, design the right solutions, and automate the processes that propel the industry forward. To us, packaging is much more than a box—it’s delivering what’s right for our customers, their customers, our people, and the planet.
About the role
A Packsize Resident Service Engineer will install, configure and maintain Packsize equipment solutions onsite at a designated customer’s facilities. They must be a creative problem solver with the ability to identify, analyze, maintain and repair complex mechanical equipment and answer difficult customer questions about product features. A Resident Service Engineer will perform start-up testing and deliver customer training on product capabilities, features and general maintenance of the product. They will build and maintain a strong, trust-based customer relationship with their assigned customer(s) and will work closely with other supporting Packsize team members to provide exceptional customer service.
What You’ll Do
- Scheduling tasks at a customer’s job sites
- Troubleshooting issues, quickly and effectively, using technical drawings and documentation
- Work cross-functionally with R&D, Software and Quality Engineering teams
- Performing routine maintenance and emergency services as they arise
- Analyze customer Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to identify new or ongoing machine performance issues resulting in problem-solving and machine maintenance
- Continuous learning, including the customer’s operational processes, packaging designs, technical specifications
- Installation of Packsize solutions and training others to use and maintain it
- Basic clerical and administrative duties, including timely reading and responding to emails, preparing and submitting expense reports, making travel arrangements, writing detailed technical reports, etc.
- Responsively and productively communicate information and ideas with Packsize and customer’s personnel so they will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Adhere to all Packsize and customer’s safety requirements, and safety protocols related to exposed moving parts and electricity
- Excellent work ethic and time management skills
Machine Operation
Clearing jams, loading Z-fold, changing labels, changing bander paper and adding glue to the machine.
What You’ll Bring
- Customer service focus
- Knowledge of Windows platforms
- Knowledge of and effective use of hand tools
- Knowledge of mechanical platforms
- Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision
- Basic Microsoft (Excel, Word) or Google Suite (Sheets, Docs) experience is helpful, but not required
- Associates Degree, Vocational Training or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's Degree in a related area preferred
Working Environment and Physical Demands
The following are representative of the typical working environment and physical demands of this position. To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, you will be required to:
- Communicate with others to exchange information
- Work within a production facility, warehouse, or manufacturing environment
- Move yourself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces
- Convey yourself great distances within and around various work sites and from one work site to another
- Remain in a stationary position, often standing for prolonged periods.
- Work in a noisy environment at various temperatures
- Move objects (equipment, machinery, and products) weighing up to 50 lbs
- Ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, steps stools, and the like
- Perform tasks that require you to bend, stretch, push, pull, carry, and reach
Travel Requirements
- All work is performed at customer’s facilities
- Available on-call
- Overnight travel may be required, for initial and periodic training
- Ability to travel by vehicle or airplane, domestically.
What We Offer
The Hourly Rate for this role is $33 to $35 an hour. however, Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills.
If this role excites you but you don’t meet each requirement listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Packsize, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and understand that the best candidates may come from the most unlikely of places.
Packsize is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Packsize policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills. At Packsize, we’re committed to supporting the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; Paid Time Off; Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA); and life and disability insurance. Additional voluntary benefits include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and legal/ID theft protection. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your overall well-being.
Job Description:
Resident Service Engineer - Bethlehem, PA
100% On-site Friday-Saturday-Sunday 5: 00 am to 5:30 pm
About Packsize
Packsize is redefining the way businesses and their customers use and experience packaging around the world. We build the technology, design the right solutions, and automate the processes that propel the industry forward. To us, packaging is much more than a box—it’s delivering what’s right for our customers, their customers, our people, and the planet.
About the role
A Packsize Resident Service Engineer will install, configure and maintain Packsize equipment solutions onsite at a designated customer’s facilities. They must be a creative problem solver with the ability to identify, analyze, maintain and repair complex mechanical equipment and answer difficult customer questions about product features. A Resident Service Engineer will perform start-up testing and deliver customer training on product capabilities, features and general maintenance of the product. They will build and maintain a strong, trust-based customer relationship with their assigned customer(s) and will work closely with other supporting Packsize team members to provide exceptional customer service.
What You’ll Do
- Scheduling tasks at a customer’s job sites
- Troubleshooting issues, quickly and effectively, using technical drawings and documentation
- Work cross-functionally with R&D, Software and Quality Engineering teams
- Performing routine maintenance and emergency services as they arise
- Analyze customer Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to identify new or ongoing machine performance issues resulting in problem-solving and machine maintenance
- Continuous learning, including the customer’s operational processes, packaging designs, technical specifications
- Installation of Packsize solutions and training others to use and maintain it
- Basic clerical and administrative duties, including timely reading and responding to emails, preparing and submitting expense reports, making travel arrangements, writing detailed technical reports, etc.
- Responsively and productively communicate information and ideas with Packsize and customer’s personnel so they will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Adhere to all Packsize and customer’s safety requirements, and safety protocols related to exposed moving parts and electricity
- Excellent work ethic and time management skills
Machine Operation
Clearing jams, loading Z-fold, changing labels, changing bander paper and adding glue to the machine.
What You’ll Bring
- Customer service focus
- Knowledge of Windows platforms
- Knowledge of and effective use of hand tools
- Knowledge of mechanical platforms
- Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision
- Basic Microsoft (Excel, Word) or Google Suite (Sheets, Docs) experience is helpful, but not required
- Associates Degree, Vocational Training or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's Degree in a related area preferred
Working Environment and Physical Demands
The following are representative of the typical working environment and physical demands of this position. To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, you will be required to:
- Communicate with others to exchange information
- Work within a production facility, warehouse, or manufacturing environment
- Move yourself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces
- Convey yourself great distances within and around various work sites and from one work site to another
- Remain in a stationary position, often standing for prolonged periods.
- Work in a noisy environment at various temperatures
- Move objects (equipment, machinery, and products) weighing up to 50 lbs
- Ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, steps stools, and the like
- Perform tasks that require you to bend, stretch, push, pull, carry, and reach
Travel Requirements
- All work is performed at customer’s facilities
- Available on-call
- Overnight travel may be required, for initial and periodic training
- Ability to travel by vehicle or airplane, domestically.
What We Offer
The Hourly Rate for this role is $33 to $35 an hour. however, Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills.
If this role excites you but you don’t meet each requirement listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Packsize, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and understand that the best candidates may come from the most unlikely of places.
Packsize is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Packsize policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills. At Packsize, we’re committed to supporting the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; Paid Time Off; Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA); and life and disability insurance. Additional voluntary benefits include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and legal/ID theft protection. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your overall well-being.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Resident
Verify your degree meets PERM credential requirements
PERM labor certification requires your foreign medical degree to satisfy the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before you apply, so your documentation is ready when the employer files.
Target health systems with established PERM pipelines
Academic medical centers and large hospital networks sponsor Residents more consistently than independent practices. Search for employers with prior EB-2 or EB-3 PERM filings in clinical occupations using the OFLC Wage Search to confirm their sponsorship history before you apply.
Find green card sponsoring Resident employers on Migrate Mate
Identifying which employers actually sponsor green cards for Resident roles takes time if you search manually. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you can focus your applications on programs that sponsor.
Understand how PERM recruitment shapes your offer timeline
Before your employer can file your PERM application with DOL, they must complete a 30-day job posting and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied. Build this multi-month recruitment phase into your start-date negotiations and residency program transition planning.
File your I-140 as early as your priority date allows
Your USCIS I-140 immigrant petition establishes your priority date, which controls your place in the per-country queue. For nationals of high-demand countries, filing promptly after PERM certification matters because backlogs can extend your wait for a visa number significantly.
Use AC21 portability if you change programs mid-process
Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 lets you transfer to a new Resident or similar clinical position without restarting the green card process, provided the occupation is the same or similar to the original sponsored role.
Green Card Resident: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category typically applies to Resident roles?
Most Resident positions qualify under EB-2, which covers roles requiring an advanced degree, or EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. Medical Residents typically hold an MD or DO, which satisfies the EB-2 advanced-degree standard. Your employer determines the category when designing the PERM job requirements, and that choice affects both the filing strategy and your priority date queue.
How does green card sponsorship for a Resident differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement, but it involves more employer steps: a DOL prevailing wage determination, a formal recruitment test through the PERM process, and an I-140 petition filed with USCIS. The timeline is longer, and per-country limits mean priority date backlogs can apply depending on your nationality.
What is the PERM process and how long does it take for Resident roles?
PERM labor certification is a Department of Labor process that requires your employer to document the prevailing wage for your role and conduct a formal recruitment test showing no qualified U.S. workers are available. DOL must certify the application before USCIS can adjudicate your I-140. Processing times vary and can extend further if DOL selects the case for audit, so your employer should plan the timeline accordingly.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Resident positions?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you can identify health systems and academic medical centers that have sponsored Resident positions before. Targeting employers with an established PERM pipeline is more reliable than approaching programs with no prior sponsorship track record, since PERM requires significant employer commitment and documentation.
Can I change residency programs after my green card process has started?
Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new position in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Your priority date from an approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition. If your I-485 hasn't reached the 180-day mark, changing employers restarts the PERM and I-140 process.