Junior Packaging Engineer: Corrugate & POP Displays

Systematics Solutions Inc.; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

SIMPLE IRA with Match

PTO/Holiday policy

Competitive salary

Job summary

Systematics is seeking a junior-level Packaging Engineer to join our packaging design team in Itasca, IL. You'll collaborate with senior engineers, sales, and manufacturing to design, prototype, and test corrugate packaging and POP displays that meet functional, aesthetic, and cost requirements.

This role emphasizes hands-on experience with Eng View and AutoCAD, reading engineering drawings, and applying ISTA/ASTM testing standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in packaging-related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Minimum 2 years in packaging design/engineering.
• Proficiency with Eng View and AutoCAD for 3D/2D modeling.
• Experience with ISTA/ASTM testing standards and corrugate materials.

Responsibilities

• Design corrugate packaging structures and retail displays using Eng View and AutoCAD.
• Create structural design packages with ECT/board specs, die lines, and assembly drawings.
• Build prototypes and samples for customer presentations and testing.
• Support testing (compression, drop, vibration) per ISTA/ASTM standards.
• Collaborate with BD teams to translate customer requirements.
• Work with corrugate suppliers to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain design files and documentation.
• Assist with cost estimating and material optimization.

Skills

Eng View

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering

Packaging Science

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Design

Tools

ArtiosCAD

Kongsberg sample tables

Job description

Systematics is seeking a junior-level Packaging Engineer to join our packaging design team in Itasca, IL. You'll collaborate with senior engineers, sales, and manufacturing to design, prototype, and test corrugate packaging and POP displays that meet functional, aesthetic, and cost requirements.

This role emphasizes hands-on experience with Eng View and AutoCAD, reading engineering drawings, and applying ISTA/ASTM testing standards.