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This engineer will be trained in 2-piece and 3-piece steel can and steel end manufacturing to provide a high level of manufacturing knowledge to the customer.\n\nWhat you'll be doing\n\nFollows all company and customer safety protocols and maintains a safe working environment.\n\nTravels to customer locations on a regular basis\n\nPossesses technical/regulatory knowledge to provide various certifications of steel cans and ends\n\nStarts customer complaint investigations by gathering samples, all relevant traceability information, and other information as required\n\nWorks with customers to quarantine suspect product while minimizing disruptions to their operation\n\nLeads or assists in sorting or containment activities at customer locations\n\nProvides training to customers on steel food cans and ends and double seam evaluation\n\nPrepares specification documents and other customer communications as required\n\nConducts statistical analysis of manufacturing data\n\nCommunicates technical details clearly in a manner that customers will understand\n\nBuilds strong interpersonal relationships internally with manufacturing locations and externally at customer locations\n\nProvides plant and technical project support as required\n\nLocation\nThis position will be located in Oakdale, California.\n\nWe'd love to hear from you if:\n\nBS in a physical science or engineering field. Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Packaging, or mechanical/chemical/metallurgical/materials science engineering.\n\n2 or more years experience in industrial or academic laboratory\n\nFood or personal care products manufacturing\n\nFood, beverage, or consumer products manufacturing\n\nSteel, coatings, or corrosion testing/engineering experience\n\nStrong communication skills\n\nMicrosoft Office suite applications\n\nData analysis and statistical analysis capabilities\n\nDemonstrates self‑awareness – uses feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses\n\nInstills trust – gains confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity\n\nInterpersonal intelligence – relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people\n\nDemonstrates results – consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances\n\nWorking conditions: 50–75% travel to customer or internal manufacturing location\n\nCompensation\nThe annual base salary range for this position is below. A higher base salary may be available depending on experience and qualifications.\n\nEngineer I role is from $73,280 – $82,440.\n\nEngineer II role is from $88,000 – $99,000.\n\nEngineer III role is from $107,440 – $120,870, plus an annual target bonus of 7.5% of the base salary.\n\nEngineer IV role is from $122,320 – $137,610, plus an annual target bonus of 7.5% of the base salary.\n\nBenefits\n\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options\n\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\n\nWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services\n\nPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family\n\nVariety of company paid and voluntary employee‑paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance\n\nTuition reimbursement\n\nWe are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Sonoco","rawCompany":"sonoco","city":"Oakdale","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-20T04:26:34.259Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-4013.00","title":"Food Science Technicians","slug":"food-science-technicians"},{"code":"19-1012.00","title":"Food Scientists and Technologists","slug":"food-scientists-and-technologists"},{"code":"17-3027.00","title":"Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"mechanical-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"332431","title":"Metal Can Manufacturing","slug":"metal-can-manufacturing"},{"code":"541380","title":"Testing Laboratories and Services","slug":"testing-laboratories-and-services"},{"code":"311422","title":"Specialty Canning","slug":"specialty-canning"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Technical Services Engineer","description":"Job Overview\nReporting directly to the Manager of Technical Services, the Technical Services Engineer will be providing technical support for customer processes, troubleshooting, and can/end failure investigations directly at customer locations. This engineer will be trained in 2-piece and 3-piece steel can and steel end manufacturing to provide a high level of manufacturing knowledge to the customer.\n\nWhat you'll be doing\n\nFollows all company and customer safety protocols and maintains a safe working environment.\n\nTravels to customer locations on a regular basis\n\nPossesses technical/regulatory knowledge to provide various certifications of steel cans and ends\n\nStarts customer complaint investigations by gathering samples, all relevant traceability information, and other information as required\n\nWorks with customers to quarantine suspect product while minimizing disruptions to their operation\n\nLeads or assists in sorting or containment activities at customer locations\n\nProvides training to customers on steel food cans and ends and double seam evaluation\n\nPrepares specification documents and other customer communications as required\n\nConducts statistical analysis of manufacturing data\n\nCommunicates technical details clearly in a manner that customers will understand\n\nBuilds strong interpersonal relationships internally with manufacturing locations and externally at customer locations\n\nProvides plant and technical project support as required\n\nLocation\nThis position will be located in Oakdale, California.\n\nWe'd love to hear from you if:\n\nBS in a physical science or engineering field. 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