Packaging Engineer Intern: Hands-On Lab Experience

DDL, Inc. - Medical Device Package, Product and Material Testing; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DDL, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Engineer Intern/Co-op for a 6–8 month program in Minnesota. The role focuses on gaining hands-on experience in a medical device packaging test lab, aligned with industry standards and real-world applications.

You will prepare samples, run tests, document results, and help write SOPs to improve processes. This internship offers teamwork, growth, and a sense of purpose within a global testing facility.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering program.
• Lab experience preferred.
• MS Office, Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for testing.
• Perform testing per the test plan or SOP and operate equipment.
• Document results.
• Repackaging of test samples after testing.
• Perform internal projects and write or revise SOPs to improve processes.
• Inventory test samples, set up tests, and compile data in spreadsheets.
• Provide assistance to Project Managers, create worksheets, and write test reports.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Lab experience

Fluent English

Education

Enrolled in an Engineering program

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DDL, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Engineer Intern/Co-op for a 6–8 month program in Minnesota. The role focuses on gaining hands-on experience in a medical device packaging test lab, aligned with industry standards and real-world applications.

You will prepare samples, run tests, document results, and help write SOPs to improve processes. This internship offers teamwork, growth, and a sense of purpose within a global testing facility.