Packaging Engineer Co-op

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical, packaging, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
• GPA: 3.0 or above
• Willing to travel to project site – potentially 30% to 50%
• Familiarity with process flow diagrams and P&IDs is a plus
• Intellectual curiosity and a positive, can-do, team-oriented attitude
• Strong problem-solving, organizing, and time management skills
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and packaging design principles including conveyance, wrapping, bagging, cartoning, filling, bottling, case packing, and palletizing
• Experience with MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD

Skills

• Preparation of machine testing requirements and procedures
• Machine and process design
• Preparation of equipment specification, purchase documentation, as well as equipment/facility layout
• Bonus points for:
  • An understanding of sanitary design and warehouse design and layout
  • Process simulation experience
  • Past process experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or other sanitary environments

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Travel Requirement

Up to 50% travel required to visit project site and other offices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Comprehensive employee benefits including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid time off including an open vacation policy
  • Bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans