Mechanical & Packaging Engineer: NPI & Global Packaging

Digi International; Hopkins (MN); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Stock award (new hire)

Paid parental leave

Open PTO

Job summary

Digi International seeks a Mechanical & Packaging Engineer to bridge hardware design and logistics for our IoT products. Located in Hopkins, MN (Hybrid), you will own packaging for new product introductions and optimize existing packaging to improve shipping efficiency, while supporting continuous product improvement across networking gear and SBCs.

Required: 3+ years in mechanical engineering and SolidWorks experience; knowledge of sheet metal and plastic component design.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience using SolidWorks.
• Experience in sheet metal design and plastic component design.

Responsibilities

• Packaging Architecture: Design innovative packaging for new products and optimize existing packaging to maximize logistics efficiency.
• Packaging Instructions: Create detailed packaging procedures for new products.
• Sustaining Engineering: Modify and improve mechanical components to resolve quality issues, enhance performance, or reduce costs.
• Component Design: Develop and refine sheet metal enclosures, plastic components, and structural elements for electronic hardware.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Work directly with global suppliers to transition products from design to high-volume production.

Skills

CAD Mastery

Sheet metal design

Plastic component design

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Digi International seeks a Mechanical & Packaging Engineer to bridge hardware design and logistics for our IoT products. Located in Hopkins, MN (Hybrid), you will own packaging for new product introductions and optimize existing packaging to improve shipping efficiency, while supporting continuous product improvement across networking gear and SBCs.

Required: 3+ years in mechanical engineering and SolidWorks experience; knowledge of sheet metal and plastic component design.