Packaging Engineering Co-Op

CooperVision; Town of Victor (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CooperVision, a global leader in contact lens manufacturing, invites student interns to join the Global Packaging Department for a 6-month co‑op block. You will assist in structural package design, packaging equipment design, and support documentation within a dynamic engineering team.

The role emphasizes hands‑on design and analysis skills using SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, and ESCO WebCenter, with exposure to Lean Six Sigma concepts and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Majors include All Individual Studies, Packaging Engineering, General Studies, or Undeclared.
• Experience with packaging engineering tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with design and analysis software used in packaging engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities in structural package design.
• Support packaging equipment design and supporting documentation.
• Work with the Global Packaging Department on projects and tasks.

Skills

SolidWorks

ArtiosCAD

ESKO WebCenter

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Minitab

Education

All Individual Studies, Packaging Engineering, General Studies, and Undeclared majors

Job description

Job Description

At CooperVision, a business unit of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), we’re driven by a unified purpose of helping people experience life’s beautiful moments. We are connected through our shared values - dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing. As a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses, we are committed to helping improve the way people see each day. Through our diverse lens portfolio, we tackle the toughest vision challenges – including astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia. We offer the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available, enabling us to fit 99% of all contact wearers. Learn more at www.coopervision.com.

Job Summary

During the 6-month co‑op block there will be opportunities for the student to work in the Global Packaging Department which is a segment of our Packaging Innovation Technical Group. The student will be responsible for supporting engineering activities in the area of structural package design, packaging equipment design and supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Strong package engineering skills and practices
• Understanding of distribution environments and related simulation testing
• Understanding of packaging equipment design and material interface
• Good technical risk assessment and analytical skills
• Ability to offer viable packaging recommendations within the constraints of time, cost, quality and delivery
• Good organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and tasks concurrently
• May be required to participate in special projects as appropriate
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma is beneficial

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• SolidWorks
• ArtiosCAD
• ESKO WebCenter and Associated Software Suite
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Outlook
• Minitab or equivalent

Education

• All Individual Studies, Packaging Engineering, General Studies, and Undeclared majors

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the base pay for this role is between $24.00 and $25.00 per hour and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.