Remote Manufacturing Engineering Specialist Jobs
Remote manufacturing engineering specialist jobs are actively posted across distributed teams and remote-first manufacturers, with demand concentrated in sectors like medical devices, aerospace components, and industrial automation. Employers hiring remotely right now include Saint-Gobain, FormFactor, and Alvarez & Marsal. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Area Manufacturing Manager - Electrical Engineer
Packaging Corporation of America·Lake Forest, Illinois
Job functions:
$130k - $185k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+ employees
Job Description
As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.
People • Customers • Trust
Job Title: Area Manufacturing Manager, Electrical
Position Reports To: Sr. Director, Electrical Reliability
Operational Area: Containerboard Mills / Corporate Engineering
Position Purpose
This position is a member of the Corporate Engineering organization and is responsible for providing electrical engineering support for capital projects, reliability initiatives, and manufacturing operations across PCA containerboard mills. The role supports the design, specification, installation, commissioning, and optimization of electrical, controls, instrumentation, lighting, and power distribution systems. The Electrical Engineer serves as a technical resource for mills and project teams while helping execute capital projects, improve system reliability, and develop engineering standards and best practices.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Provide electrical engineering support for manufacturing facilities, including power distribution, motor control, drives, PLCs, instrumentation, lighting systems, and other industrial electrical equipment.
2. Participate as a key member of multidisciplinary capital project teams, providing electrical engineering expertise from project conception through startup, including scope development, budgeting, estimating, design reviews, procurement, construction support, commissioning, and operational handoff.
3. Develop project scopes, capital cost estimates, technical specifications, bid packages, schedules, and engineering deliverables for capital and reliability projects.
4. Lead electrical design activities, including equipment selection, power distribution design, controls integration, relay applications, lighting systems, and development of functional specifications.
5. Coordinate electrical construction activities with contractors, consultants, suppliers, mill personnel, and project managers to ensure safe and successful project execution.
6. Provide commissioning and startup support for new equipment installations, system upgrades, and major capital projects.
7. Assist mill personnel in troubleshooting electrical, controls, instrumentation, and power system issues to minimize downtime and improve operational reliability.
8. Support the execution and management of project budgets, schedules, and performance objectives.
9. Develop and maintain electrical engineering standards, specifications, and best practices to promote consistency, reliability, safety, and maintainability across operations.
10. Support electrical safety initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company requirements.
Working Relationships
This position works closely with mill management, maintenance and operations personnel, engineering teams, project managers, contractors, consultants, equipment suppliers, and manufacturing technical services to ensure successful execution of capital projects and reliable operation of mill electrical systems.
Requirements
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
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Job Title: Area Manufacturing Manager, Electrical
Position Reports To: Sr. Director, Electrical Reliability
Operational Area: Containerboard Mills / Corporate Engineering
Position Purpose
This position is a member of the Corporate Engineering organization and is responsible for providing electrical engineering support for capital projects, reliability initiatives, and manufacturing operations across PCA containerboard mills. The role supports the design, specification, installation, commissioning, and optimization of electrical, controls, instrumentation, lighting, and power distribution systems. The Electrical Engineer serves as a technical resource for mills and project teams while helping execute capital projects, improve system reliability, and develop engineering standards and best practices.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Provide electrical engineering support for manufacturing facilities, including power distribution, motor control, drives, PLCs, instrumentation, lighting systems, and other industrial electrical equipment.
2. Participate as a key member of multidisciplinary capital project teams, providing electrical engineering expertise from project conception through startup, including scope development, budgeting, estimating, design reviews, procurement, construction support, commissioning, and operational handoff.
3. Develop project scopes, capital cost estimates, technical specifications, bid packages, schedules, and engineering deliverables for capital and reliability projects.
4. Lead electrical design activities, including equipment selection, power distribution design, controls integration, relay applications, lighting systems, and development of functional specifications.
5. Coordinate electrical construction activities with contractors, consultants, suppliers, mill personnel, and project managers to ensure safe and successful project execution.
6. Provide commissioning and startup support for new equipment installations, system upgrades, and major capital projects.
7. Assist mill personnel in troubleshooting electrical, controls, instrumentation, and power system issues to minimize downtime and improve operational reliability.
8. Support the execution and management of project budgets, schedules, and performance objectives.
9. Develop and maintain electrical engineering standards, specifications, and best practices to promote consistency, reliability, safety, and maintainability across operations.
10. Support electrical safety initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company requirements.
Working Relationships
This position works closely with mill management, maintenance and operations personnel, engineering teams, project managers, contractors, consultants, equipment suppliers, and manufacturing technical services to ensure successful execution of capital projects and reliable operation of mill electrical systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required.
- Ten to fifteen years of electrical engineering experience in industrial manufacturing, consulting engineering, project engineering, or related fields.
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical power systems, controls, instrumentation, motor control, and industrial electrical equipment.
- Experience developing project scopes, estimates, technical specifications, and engineering design packages for capital projects.
- Experience with electrical construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD required; experience with electrical drafting and design software preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC requirements, and electrical safety practices.
- Strong project management, organizational, and budgeting skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively, with travel requirements exceeding 75%.
- Experience in the pulp and paper industry or other heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
- Experience with medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems.
- Familiarity with PLCs, DCS systems, VFDs, instrumentation, and industrial controls.
- Experience developing capital project estimates and managing project budgets.
- Experience with industrial lighting systems and electrical infrastructure projects.
- Experience performing or reviewing coordination, short-circuit, arc flash, and power system studies.
- Experience with steam turbine generators, generator protection systems, excitation systems, and associated balance-of-plant equipment.
- Demonstrated success leading capital projects from concept development through startup.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills focused on improving equipment reliability and plant performance.
- Starting salary range for position: $129,500-$185,000
- Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
- Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
- Paid Holidays.
- Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
- Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
- Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
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Packaging Corporation of America
Area Manufacturing Manager - Electrical Engineer
Lake Forest, Illinois
New 3h ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$130k - $185k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Job Description
As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.
People • Customers • Trust
Job Title: Area Manufacturing Manager, Electrical
Position Reports To: Sr. Director, Electrical Reliability
Operational Area: Containerboard Mills / Corporate Engineering
Position Purpose
This position is a member of the Corporate Engineering organization and is responsible for providing electrical engineering support for capital projects, reliability initiatives, and manufacturing operations across PCA containerboard mills. The role supports the design, specification, installation, commissioning, and optimization of electrical, controls, instrumentation, lighting, and power distribution systems. The Electrical Engineer serves as a technical resource for mills and project teams while helping execute capital projects, improve system reliability, and develop engineering standards and best practices.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Provide electrical engineering support for manufacturing facilities, including power distribution, motor control, drives, PLCs, instrumentation, lighting systems, and other industrial electrical equipment.
2. Participate as a key member of multidisciplinary capital project teams, providing electrical engineering expertise from project conception through startup, including scope development, budgeting, estimating, design reviews, procurement, construction support, commissioning, and operational handoff.
3. Develop project scopes, capital cost estimates, technical specifications, bid packages, schedules, and engineering deliverables for capital and reliability projects.
4. Lead electrical design activities, including equipment selection, power distribution design, controls integration, relay applications, lighting systems, and development of functional specifications.
5. Coordinate electrical construction activities with contractors, consultants, suppliers, mill personnel, and project managers to ensure safe and successful project execution.
6. Provide commissioning and startup support for new equipment installations, system upgrades, and major capital projects.
7. Assist mill personnel in troubleshooting electrical, controls, instrumentation, and power system issues to minimize downtime and improve operational reliability.
8. Support the execution and management of project budgets, schedules, and performance objectives.
9. Develop and maintain electrical engineering standards, specifications, and best practices to promote consistency, reliability, safety, and maintainability across operations.
10. Support electrical safety initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company requirements.
Working Relationships
This position works closely with mill management, maintenance and operations personnel, engineering teams, project managers, contractors, consultants, equipment suppliers, and manufacturing technical services to ensure successful execution of capital projects and reliable operation of mill electrical systems.
Requirements
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
#LI-HS1
People • Customers • Trust
Job Title: Area Manufacturing Manager, Electrical
Position Reports To: Sr. Director, Electrical Reliability
Operational Area: Containerboard Mills / Corporate Engineering
Position Purpose
This position is a member of the Corporate Engineering organization and is responsible for providing electrical engineering support for capital projects, reliability initiatives, and manufacturing operations across PCA containerboard mills. The role supports the design, specification, installation, commissioning, and optimization of electrical, controls, instrumentation, lighting, and power distribution systems. The Electrical Engineer serves as a technical resource for mills and project teams while helping execute capital projects, improve system reliability, and develop engineering standards and best practices.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Provide electrical engineering support for manufacturing facilities, including power distribution, motor control, drives, PLCs, instrumentation, lighting systems, and other industrial electrical equipment.
2. Participate as a key member of multidisciplinary capital project teams, providing electrical engineering expertise from project conception through startup, including scope development, budgeting, estimating, design reviews, procurement, construction support, commissioning, and operational handoff.
3. Develop project scopes, capital cost estimates, technical specifications, bid packages, schedules, and engineering deliverables for capital and reliability projects.
4. Lead electrical design activities, including equipment selection, power distribution design, controls integration, relay applications, lighting systems, and development of functional specifications.
5. Coordinate electrical construction activities with contractors, consultants, suppliers, mill personnel, and project managers to ensure safe and successful project execution.
6. Provide commissioning and startup support for new equipment installations, system upgrades, and major capital projects.
7. Assist mill personnel in troubleshooting electrical, controls, instrumentation, and power system issues to minimize downtime and improve operational reliability.
8. Support the execution and management of project budgets, schedules, and performance objectives.
9. Develop and maintain electrical engineering standards, specifications, and best practices to promote consistency, reliability, safety, and maintainability across operations.
10. Support electrical safety initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company requirements.
Working Relationships
This position works closely with mill management, maintenance and operations personnel, engineering teams, project managers, contractors, consultants, equipment suppliers, and manufacturing technical services to ensure successful execution of capital projects and reliable operation of mill electrical systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required.
- Ten to fifteen years of electrical engineering experience in industrial manufacturing, consulting engineering, project engineering, or related fields.
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical power systems, controls, instrumentation, motor control, and industrial electrical equipment.
- Experience developing project scopes, estimates, technical specifications, and engineering design packages for capital projects.
- Experience with electrical construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD required; experience with electrical drafting and design software preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC requirements, and electrical safety practices.
- Strong project management, organizational, and budgeting skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively, with travel requirements exceeding 75%.
- Experience in the pulp and paper industry or other heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
- Experience with medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems.
- Familiarity with PLCs, DCS systems, VFDs, instrumentation, and industrial controls.
- Experience developing capital project estimates and managing project budgets.
- Experience with industrial lighting systems and electrical infrastructure projects.
- Experience performing or reviewing coordination, short-circuit, arc flash, and power system studies.
- Experience with steam turbine generators, generator protection systems, excitation systems, and associated balance-of-plant equipment.
- Demonstrated success leading capital projects from concept development through startup.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills focused on improving equipment reliability and plant performance.
- Starting salary range for position: $129,500-$185,000
- Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
- Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
- Paid Holidays.
- Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
- Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
- Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
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Who's Hiring
- Saint-Gobain39
- FormFactor20
- Alvarez & Marsal19
- Jobot16
- Visionworks5
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services21
- Accounting & Auditing19
- Investment & Asset Management19
- Staffing & Recruiting17
- Chemicals & Materials5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote manufacturing engineering specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA
- Experience applying lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
- Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation
- Hands-on experience with process validation, FMEA, or control plans
- Knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing execution software
Tips for Your Remote Manufacturing Engineering Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote manufacturing engineering specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search current listings by role and apply directly to the ones that match your background before competition builds.
Build a digital engineering portfolio
Remote hiring managers can't see your work in person, so document process improvement projects, CAD outputs, and production efficiency results in a shareable format. A concise portfolio of real outcomes signals you can deliver without on-site oversight.
Demonstrate async communication skills upfront
Remote manufacturing engineering teams coordinate through written updates, structured documentation, and digital handoffs. Tailor your cover letter to show you can communicate technical decisions clearly in writing, referencing tools like PLM systems or shared engineering workspaces you've used.
Prepare for virtual technical screens
Remote interviews for manufacturing engineering specialists often include screen-share walkthroughs of past CAD work or process documentation. Have files organized and ready to share, and practice explaining design decisions and engineering trade-offs clearly without a whiteboard.
Remote Manufacturing Engineering Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote manufacturing engineering specialist job?
Remote manufacturing engineering specialist roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strong self-direction, structured written communication, and comfort with asynchronous collaboration. Companies that hire this role remotely tend to be distributed manufacturers, contract engineering firms, and technology-driven production companies. Proficiency with CAD platforms, PLM systems, and digital documentation tools matters more remotely than in a traditional plant setting, where you can walk the floor.
Which companies hire remote manufacturing engineering specialists?
Companies hiring remote manufacturing engineering specialists right now include Saint-Gobain, FormFactor, and Alvarez & Marsal, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first engineering firms, medical device manufacturers, and distributed aerospace or defense contractors that rely on digital engineering workflows to coordinate across multiple sites.
Can you get a remote manufacturing engineering specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you're expected to operate independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Contract engineering firms and startups building new production processes are more open to junior candidates. Showing hands-on project work, CAD portfolios, or process improvement documentation from academic or personal projects gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate.
Do you need a degree for remote manufacturing engineering specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated technical skills, documented process improvement outcomes, and proficiency with engineering software alongside or instead of a formal degree. Candidates who can show measurable results from past projects, whether through a portfolio, certifications, or contract work, often compete effectively even without a four-year engineering degree.
Which industries hire the most remote manufacturing engineering specialists?
The sectors hiring the most remote manufacturing engineering specialists are Consulting & Professional Services, Accounting & Auditing, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely heavily on distributed engineering teams that design, refine, and document production processes across multiple facilities without requiring specialists to be on-site full time.
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