Packaging Engineer (Onsite - Brookings, SD)

Solventum; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Job summary

Solventum is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for healthcare products. You will select materials, support new product launches, and collaborate with suppliers to evaluate new packaging technologies. The role requires hands-on testing, packaging artwork, and cost-reduction initiatives.

Onsite in Brookings, SD with travel up to 10%. Requires a engineering or science degree (or 4+ years in packaging) and experience with CAD and MS Office;

Qualifications

• Design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.
• Select packaging materials such as corrugated boxes, plastics, foam, paper, and films.
• Support new product launches by supporting new packaging specifications.
• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate new materials and packaging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure packaging meets protection and cost targets.
• Validate packaging designs with testing and standards (ISTA/ASTM).
• Document packaging specifications and artwork for production.

Skills

Packaging design

Manufacturing processes

Package testing

Analytical skills

Project management

Technical communication

Packaging validation

ISTA/ASTM testing

Packaging artwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

High School Diploma/GED + 4 years packaging experience

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Packaging Engineer (Onsite - Brookings, SD)### Packaging Engineer (Onsite - Brookings, SD)Apply: On-site: US, South Dakota, Brookings: Full time: Posted Today: R01131721At Solventum, we improve lives by helping healthcare professionals do their best work. Join a team using innovation and insight to make a real impact on the future of healthcare. All roles listed are with Solventum, and we’re committed to protecting your personal information—learn more in our Privacy Policy: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/**Job Description:**Job Description**Packaging Engineer****3M Health Care is now Solventum**At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.As a Packaging Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:* Design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.* Select packaging materials such as corrugated boxes, plastics, foam, paper, and films.* Reduce packaging costs while maintaining product protection.* Support new product launches by supporting new packaging specifications.* Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate new materials and packaging technologies.* Lead continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.**Your Skills and Expertise:** To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline (completed and verified prior to start)OR* High School Diploma/GED AND four (4) years of packaging, product, or manufacturing engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment**Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:*** Experience with packaging design, manufacturing processes, and package testing activities* Experience working with packaging materials and distribution environments* Experience using CAD software and Microsoft Office applications* Experience applying analytical and project management approaches to support packaging-related projects and initiatives* Experience communicating technical information to stakeholders through verbal discussions, presentations, and written documentation* Experience developing packaging artwork* Experience working in a medical device manufacturing environment* Experience performing packaging validation activities and applying testing standards, such as ASTM and ISTA**Work location:*** **Onsite: Brookings, SD****Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international****Relocation Assistance: May be authorized****Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).****Supporting Your Well-being**Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $106,000 - $145,750, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process. Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of **@solventum.com**. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains.Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.**Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.**