Mechanical Design Engineer Design for Packaging

HCL Technologies Limited; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 96,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Design for Packaging team as a subject matter expert in product and packaging design. This role will help establish standards for future products and manufacturing sites by driving design efficiencies that reduce inbound logistics costs and improve packaging performance.

The position focuses on ensuring parts are designed with packaging, logistics, automation, and manufacturing requirements in mind while optimizing the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, or a combination of mechanical design and highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Experience designing components and systems from concept through production validation.
• Extensive knowledge of packaging design, material handling equipment, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience identifying and solving design challenges related to packaging and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with automation equipment and fixture requirements.
• Understanding of integrating equipment designs into existing and new production systems.

Responsibilities

• Create packaging solutions optimized for automation, material flow, and packing density for new products, while driving improvements to part design and manufacturing line equipment.
• Collaborate with Product Design and Material Flow Engineering teams to populate Plan for Every Part (PFEP) packaging inputs and optimize part design for inbound logistics and automation pickability.
• Establish best practices for automation packaging and maintain a single source of truth for line-side packaging and material handling requirements.
• Prioritize modular, off-the-shelf technologies to reduce design cycle time and improve scalability.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Packaging Engineering, and Factory Design teams to develop optimal end-to-end solutions.
• Present, evaluate, and balance product, manufacturing, packaging, automation, and logistics constraints using technical and financial analysis.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to packaging design, material handling, automation integration, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Participate in design reviews and provide recommendations that improve manufacturability, logistics efficiency, and operational performance.

Skills

CATIA

SolidWorks

3D modeling

Engineering drawings

Tolerance analysis

Packaging optimization

Automation knowledge

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Packaging Engineering degree

Tools

PFEP

Automation equipment

Fixture requirements

Job description

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Mechanical Design Engineer — Design for Packaging to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer — Design for Packaging

Job ID: 162951

Position Type: Full-time with HCLTech

Location: REMOTE

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join a Design for Packaging team as a subject matter expert in Product and Packaging Design. This role will help establish standards for future products and manufacturing sites by driving design efficiencies that reduce inbound logistics costs and improve packaging performance.

The position focuses on ensuring parts are designed with packaging, logistics, automation, and manufacturing requirements in mind while optimizing the movement of components from origin to final destination. The role will drive impactful improvements to part design, packaging solutions, and manufacturing line equipment while supporting optimization across the supply chain.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, works effectively within a highly motivated team, and demonstrates strong analytical skills, organization, collaboration, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create packaging solutions optimized for automation, material flow, and packing density for new products, while driving improvements to part design and manufacturing line equipment.
• Collaborate with Product Design and Material Flow Engineering teams to populate Plan for Every Part (PFEP) packaging inputs and optimize part design for inbound logistics and automation pickability.
• Establish best practices for automation packaging and maintain a single source of truth for line-side packaging and material handling requirements.
• Prioritize modular, off-the-shelf technologies to reduce design cycle time and improve scalability.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Packaging Engineering, and Factory Design teams to develop optimal end-to-end solutions.
• Present, evaluate, and balance product, manufacturing, packaging, automation, and logistics constraints using technical and financial analysis.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to packaging design, material handling, automation integration, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Participate in design reviews and provide recommendations that improve manufacturability, logistics efficiency, and operational performance.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, or a combination of mechanical design and highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Experience designing components and systems from concept through production validation.
• Extensive knowledge of packaging design, material handling equipment, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience identifying and solving design challenges related to packaging and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with automation equipment and fixture requirements.
• Understanding of integrating equipment designs into existing and new production systems.

Technical Skills

• Experience with CAD software such as:
• CATIA
• SolidWorks
• Similar 3D modeling applications
• Ability to create engineering drawings and perform tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, and prototyping processes.
• Understanding of packaging optimization, automation, and logistics principles.

Professional Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience in packaging engineering and automated manufacturing systems.
• Strong understanding of material flow and supply chain optimization.
• Experience with PFEP (Plan for Every Part) methodologies.
• Knowledge of automation technologies, robotics, and production equipment integration.
• Experience conducting cost-benefit and financial analyses to support engineering decisions.

Work Location

• REMOTE
• Onsite

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $70.0 per hour

Pay Range Maximum: $71.00 per hour

HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to [e-mail] for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.