Co-op Product Development Engineer — Impact & Innovation

AptarGroup, Inc.; Oak Knoll (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AptarGroup, Inc. is seeking a Co-Op for a January 2027 to August 2027 (or May 2027 to December 2027) term at our Mukwonago, WI site.

The role supports environmental sustainability efforts, new product development tooling, and DOE validation, with broad exposure to cross-functional teams and project documentation. Ideal candidates are self-directed, highly organized, and able to manage multiple work streams, with strong communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-directed, detail oriented with ability to handle changing priorities and deadlines.
• Works well in a multi-functional team environment.
• Self-motivated and confident, with initiative.
• High level of enthusiasm and sense of urgency.
• Commitment to quality with excellent attention to detail.
• Pro-active contribution to the organization.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; manage many work streams.
• Demonstrated leadership in academic, work, or extracurricular activities.
• Experience with computers (MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel to interface with Aptar customers and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Support Aptar's Environmental Sustainability efforts through research and testing of latest materials, such as PCR.
• Support new product development teams through project work involving qualification of new prototype and production tooling.
• Participate in brainstorm and creative sessions for new products.
• Analyze new product failures and identify solutions.
• Interact and support Project Managers with project documentation and team communication.
• Complete package testing with new closure developments on existing products in the market.
• Develop DOE's that validate new product designs.
• Participate in Aptar's continuous improvement process by using problem solving techniques.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Initiative

Detail-oriented

Time management

Leadership

MS Office

Travel

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint

Job description

AptarGroup, Inc. is seeking a Co-Op for a January 2027 to August 2027 (or May 2027 to December 2027) term at our Mukwonago, WI site.

The role supports environmental sustainability efforts, new product development tooling, and DOE validation, with broad exposure to cross-functional teams and project documentation. Ideal candidates are self-directed, highly organized, and able to manage multiple work streams, with strong communication and leadership abilities.