Intern, Packaging Engineering

Gray Architects & Engineers, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Gray AES in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Packaging Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join our packaging team on integrated projects spanning FEL/FEED through commissioning support.

You will assist senior engineers in line speed analysis, packaging layouts, and documentation, while gaining hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary environment with ROI-driven productivity improvements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS degree in mechanical, industrial or packaging systems engineering; emphasis on packaging systems preferred.
• Effective communication skills, oral and written, required to support coordination across project disciplines.
• Proficiency in MS Office; advanced Excel a plus.
• 2D CAD experience is a plus.
• Technical writing experience or skills (e.g., specs, scope documents) required.
• Ability to learn and evaluate existing processing & packaging operations to drive ROI and productivity improvements.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce the project team as part of packaging team on integrated projects across FEL/FEED, Detailed Design, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning Support.
• Support the technical lead on packaging systems design and integration including line speed analysis, pack out matrix, block flow and layout drawings; learn under senior members.
• Provide input to packaging system budgets and schedules through collaboration with technical leads and PM teams.
• Under guidance, generate equipment performance requirements and participate in FATs, reviews and trials.
• Contribute to estimating tasks and may draft small proposals under senior guidance.
• Assist in preparing technical documentation, including process flow diagrams and equipment lists.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Excel

CAD

Technical writing

Packaging systems

Education

BS in mechanical/industrial/packaging engineering

Tools

2D CAD

Job description

Overview

Gray AES is looking to add a Packaging Engineering Intern in our Atlanta, GA office for Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

Why Gray AES?

Gray is a family-owned, fully integrated global service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, digital, equipment manufacturing, and real estate services. Deeply rooted in EAC services, Gray serves both domestic and international customers across our core markets:Food & Beverage,Manufacturing,Automotive,Distribution,Mission Critical, andCommercial. At Gray, our purpose is to make a positive difference in people's lives and build a better future.

Gray AES, the professional services arm of Gray, is a top-ranked firm offering architecture, engineering, and automation services across the globe. Made up of multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and project managers, these collaborative teams work every day to provide unique, customized solutions for our customers. It’s the spirit of our people – the passion, commitment, and a great team environment – that makes our company a great place to work.

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Who we want… (Requirements)

• Pursing Bachelor of Science Degree in mechanical, industrial or packaging systems engineering. An emphasis on packaging systems is preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, are required to support proactive coordination across all project disciplines. Examples of this include the development of engineering deliverables documentation and effective presentation of project materials to large and diverse project teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office. Advanced excel skills are a plus.
• 2D CAD experience is a plus.
• Technical writing experience and or skills (e.g., technical specifications, scope of work documents) are required.
• Ability to learn about and evaluate existing processing & packaging operations and suggest and drive solutions that provide ROI and improve productivity.

Qualifications

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

• Reinforce the overall project team by serving as a part of the packaging team on complex, fully integrated projects of various sizes. Phases include FEL/FEED, Detailed Design, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning Support.
• Support the technical lead on all aspects of packaging systems design and integration development including line and equipment speed analysis, pack out matrix, block flow and general arrangement layout drawings, equipment lists, utility demand matrices, procurement specifications/approvals. Willingness and passion to learn under guidance of senior members.
• Provide input to the development of intricate packaging system budget and schedule documentation through deep collaboration with the technical lead and project management teams.
• Under guidance and direction of senior engineers and project leads, generate requirements for equipment performance and participate in vendor factory acceptance tests (FATs), reviews, and trials.
• Provides input on multiple tasks for estimating and supports the development of the scope of work. Can also generate an entire estimate for specific assigned tasks and can also generate a small proposal under the guidance of senior members.
• Assist in the preparation of technical documentation, including process flow diagrams, equipment lists, and project reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Periodic overnight travel to visit jobsites where the ability to traverse undeveloped terrain may be required.While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision.Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EEO DisclaimerGray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.