Entry Level Packaging Systems Design Engineer - May 2026 Start

Description

• Specification, purchase, installation and commissioning of packaging equipment
• Providing construction site support
• Preparation of machine testing requirements and procedures
• Observing rough-in construction compliance and plans, specs, and details (install support team member)
• Surveying existing conditions
• Developing AutoCAD equipment layouts
• Creating packaging flow diagrams
• Creating packaging matrix
• Creating equipment lists
• On-site construction project coordination and management
• Preparation of equipment specification, purchase documentation as well as equipment / facility layout
• Researching packaging engineering best practices
• Producing basis of design documentation
• Interpreting mechanical design requirements and customer specifications to ensure that all requirements are realized in the design of the packaging system
• Preparation and advisement in manufacturing and packaging design principles including conveyance, wrapping, bagging, cartoning, filling, bottling, case packing and palletizing
• Assisting in process simulation
• Assisting with equipment bid packages
• Creating design basis documents and scopes of work
• Assisting in sanitary design and warehouse design and layout
• Developing design concepts, estimates and functional specifications for packaging lines

Requirements

• Intellectual curiosity and a positive, can-do, team-oriented attitude
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and familiarity with AutoCAD
• Must meet Travel Requirement - On-site construction project coordination and management with travel requirements between 30-50% of the year
• Understanding size and placement of control/electrical panels
• 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in manufacturing and packaging design principles including conveyance, wrapping, bagging, cartoning, filling, bottling, case packing and palletizing
• Strong problem solving, organizing, and time management skills
• Experience working for professional services, packaging, and food and beverage firms is a plus.
• 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in machine and process design
• Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, packaging, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
• 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in preparation of machine testing requirements and procedures
• Up to 50% travel required to visit project site and other offices.
• 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in scope, layout, install, and commissioning of packaging equipment lines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance