Packaging Engineer Co-op

IFAB Engineering Partners LP; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

IFAB Engineering Partners LP is seeking engineering students in the Duluth, MN area for hands-on experience in packaging systems design. You will help develop concepts, create specifications, and coordinate equipment installation across multiple project sites.

The role requires a 30–50% travel commitment, strong problem solving and teamwork, and familiarity with packaging principles such as conveyance, bagging, cartoning and palletizing.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering with a 3.0+ GPA.
• Willing to travel 30–50% to project sites.
• Familiarity with P&IDs and process flow diagrams is a plus.
• Strong problem solving, organization and time management.
• Basic understanding of packaging design principles including conveyance, wrapping, cartoning and palletizing.
• Experience with MS Office, MS Project and AutoCAD.
• Experience with process simulation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts, estimates and specifications for packaging lines.
• Interpret mechanical design requirements to realize the packaging system design.
• Specify, procure, install and commission packaging equipment.
• Coordinate on-site construction projects and manage delivery.
• Design machine and process layouts and testing procedures.
• Prepare basis of design documentation and scopes of work.
• Assist in equipment bid packages and warehouse design/layout.
• Support process simulation and sanitary design initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering/ mechanical/ packaging/ industrial/ manufacturing engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

• Developing design concepts, estimates and functional specifications for packaging lines
• Interpreting mechanical design requirements and customer specifications to ensure that all requirements are realized in the design of the packaging system
• Specification, purchase, installation and commissioning of packaging equipment
• On-site construction project coordination and management
• Machine and process design
• Preparation of machine testing requirements and procedures
• Preparation of equipment specification, purchase documentation as well as equipment / facility layout
• Surveying existing conditions
• Creating packaging flow diagrams
• Creating material balance
• Creating a packaging matrix
• Assisting with equipment bid packages
• Understanding size and placement of control/electrical panels
• Creating design basis documents and scopes of work
• Producing basis of design documentation
• Preparation and advisement in manufacturing and packaging design principles including conveyance, wrapping, bagging, cartoning, filling, bottling, case packing and palletizing
• Assisting in process simulation
• Observing rough-in construction compliance and plans, specs, and details (install support team member)
• Assisting in sanitary design and warehouse design and layout
• Supporting talent growth within our organization

Required Education Skills and Experience

• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical, packaging, industrial, or manufacturing engineering.
• GPA: 3.0 or above
• Willing to travel to project site – potentially 30% to 50%.
• Familiaritywith process flow diagrams and P&IDs is a plus.
• Intellectual curiosity and a positive, can-do, team-oriented attitude.
• Strong problem solving, organizing, and time management skills.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and packaging design principles including conveyance, wrapping, bagging, cartoning, filling, bottling, case packing and palletizing.
• Preparation of machine testing requirements and procedures.
• Machine and process design.
• Experience with MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD
• Preparation of equipment specification, purchase documentation as well as equipment / facility layout
• An understanding of sanitary design and warehouse design and layout
• Process simulation experience
• Past processexperience infood and beverage, pharmaceutical, or other sanitary environments.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel Requirement

• Up to 50% travel required to visit project site and other offices.

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

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