Remote Manufacturing Technologist Jobs
Remote manufacturing technologist jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams hiring for process optimization, quality systems, and production support roles in sectors like medical devices, aerospace components, and consumer electronics. 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 technologist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering technology, industrial engineering, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Proficiency with CAD software, GD&T interpretation, and technical drawing review
- Familiarity with Statistical Process Control and quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949
- Experience writing or maintaining process documentation including control plans, work instructions, and PFMEAs
- Ability to work directly on the production floor to troubleshoot equipment, processes, or quality issues
Tips for Your Remote Manufacturing Technologist Job Search
Show async collaboration skills upfront
Remote manufacturing technologist roles depend on written communication across time zones. Document process changes, quality findings, and technical decisions in writing as examples you can share. Employers hiring remotely weight async clarity heavily during screening.
Build a remote-ready process portfolio
Compile concrete examples of process improvements, root cause analyses, and quality documentation you have produced independently. Remote hiring managers want evidence you can drive manufacturing outcomes without daily floor supervision or in-person oversight.
Highlight digital tool proficiency on your application
Remote manufacturing technologist roles rely on PLM platforms, digital quality management systems, and collaborative CAD environments. Name the specific tools you have used and describe how you used them to contribute to distributed engineering teams.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote manufacturing technologist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through non-remote listings mixed in from other sources.
Remote Manufacturing Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote manufacturing technologist job?
Target companies with distributed engineering teams and digital-first production workflows, since those are the employers most likely to hire manufacturing technologists remotely. Remote hiring managers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with PLM software, CAD tools, and digital quality management systems. Candidates who can document process improvements in writing and demonstrate independent problem-solving without on-floor supervision stand out consistently.
Which companies hire remote manufacturing technologists?
Companies hiring remote manufacturing technologists right now include Saint-Gobain, FormFactor, and Alvarez & Marsal, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first manufacturers, medical device firms, and industrial technology companies with distributed engineering teams are among the most active employers for this role.
Can you get a remote manufacturing technologist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level manufacturing technologist roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and make process decisions independently from day one. Companies that hire entry-level remotely tend to look for candidates with technical certifications, hands-on project coursework, or documented work on process improvement initiatives. A portfolio showing real problem-solving, even from academic or internship settings, can open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote manufacturing technologist jobs?
Not always. Remote employers increasingly weigh practical skills alongside or instead of a degree, particularly for candidates who can show proficiency with quality management systems, process documentation, and manufacturing software tools. Demonstrated results from previous roles or projects, relevant certifications, and strong written communication often carry significant weight when a four-year degree is absent.
Which industries hire the most remote manufacturing technologists?
The sectors hiring the most remote manufacturing technologists 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 on distributed engineering and quality teams that can coordinate process development and production support across multiple facilities without requiring technologists to be on-site full time.
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