Packaging Maintenance Engineer

About the role

Ülker, part of pladis Global, is seeking a Packaging Maintenance Engineer for its Topkapı factory in Turkey. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of packaging equipment in a high‑volume food production environment.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, execute and monitor maintenance and repair activities for packaging machines on production lines.
• Manage design, manufacturing, assembly and commissioning of machine parts when required.
• Perform engineering analyses to improve existing machinery and support Kaizen projects.
• Monitor machine performance, identify issues and provide effective solutions.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure proper and efficient machine operation.
• Ensure all packaging machines comply with safety standards and regulations.
• Prepare and present technical reports to management and identify spare‑part, material and investment needs.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 2‑3 years of experience with packaging machinery, mechanical design or maintenance engineering.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and using CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Project management, team coordination and problem‑solving abilities.
• High awareness of quality standards and safety procedures.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Engineering analysis
• Kaizen methodology
• Technical reporting