Packaging Engineer — Design, Cost & Sustainability Innovation

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking an Advanced Packaging Engineer to design, test and scale packaging solutions. You will collaborate with diverse teams globally to implement innovative packaging designs and optimize materials, costs and sustainability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2+ years in package engineering, with onsite work in Maplewood, MN and up to 20% travel. 3M offers relocation assistance and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering completed and verified prior to start.
• Two (2) years of package engineering/design experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct and/or indirect package engineering services to assigned operating units through package design, development and scale-up based on customer requirements and expectations.
• Organizing the implementation of existing and new package designs including testing, evaluation, presentation, and recommendation of results.
• Investigating opportunities to decrease packaging material cost and increase process efficiencies.
• Evaluating various packaging options to improve sustainability and circularity of packaging components.
• Contributing to the growth and continued success of multiple different product lines and business groups within 3M.

Skills

Two (2) years of package engineering

Three (3) years of manufacturing/produ

Packaging design and development

Packaging materials knowledge

CAD software proficiency

Problem-solving and attention toDetail

Cross-functional teamwork and comms

Regulatory knowledge (FDA, ISO, ISTA)

Sustainability in packaging design

Project management

Continuous learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering

Job description

3M is seeking an Advanced Packaging Engineer to design, test and scale packaging solutions. You will collaborate with diverse teams globally to implement innovative packaging designs and optimize materials, costs and sustainability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2+ years in package engineering, with onsite work in Maplewood, MN and up to 20% travel. 3M offers relocation assistance and comprehensive benefits.