Packaging Engineer Intern: Design, CAD & Testing

Smurfit-Westrock; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate culture

Training opportunities

Competitive salary

Global packaging company exposure

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Packaging Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in Michigan. You will assist with design, development, testing and evaluation of protective packaging solutions, gaining hands‑on experience with corrugated packaging, foam and CAD tools.

The intern will collaborate with Packaging Engineers, Designers, Sales, and Operations teams to gain exposure to packaging development processes from concept through implementation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Familiarity with CAD tools and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist Packaging Engineers with design and development of packaging solutions for customers.
• Support CAD drawings, specifications, samples, and project documentation.
• Assist in packaging testing, validation, and data collection activities.
• Analyze test results and help prepare reports and recommendations.
• Evaluate packaging materials and designs for performance and manufacturability.
• Support package development projects from concept through prototype and production stages.
• Participate in customer and internal project meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with Packaging Engineers, Designers, Sales, and Operations to meet project objectives.

Skills

CAD design

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or Packaging Science

Tools

ArtiosCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Packaging Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in Michigan. You will assist with design, development, testing and evaluation of protective packaging solutions, gaining hands‑on experience with corrugated packaging, foam and CAD tools.

The intern will collaborate with Packaging Engineers, Designers, Sales, and Operations teams to gain exposure to packaging development processes from concept through implementation.