Packaging Engineering Intern: Design, Analysis & ROI Impact

Gray Architects & Engineers, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Gray AES in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Packaging Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join our packaging team on integrated projects spanning FEL/FEED through commissioning support.

You will assist senior engineers in line speed analysis, packaging layouts, and documentation, while gaining hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary environment with ROI-driven productivity improvements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS degree in mechanical, industrial or packaging systems engineering; emphasis on packaging systems preferred.
• Effective communication skills, oral and written, required to support coordination across project disciplines.
• Proficiency in MS Office; advanced Excel a plus.
• 2D CAD experience is a plus.
• Technical writing experience or skills (e.g., specs, scope documents) required.
• Ability to learn and evaluate existing processing & packaging operations to drive ROI and productivity improvements.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce the project team as part of packaging team on integrated projects across FEL/FEED, Detailed Design, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning Support.
• Support the technical lead on packaging systems design and integration including line speed analysis, pack out matrix, block flow and layout drawings; learn under senior members.
• Provide input to packaging system budgets and schedules through collaboration with technical leads and PM teams.
• Under guidance, generate equipment performance requirements and participate in FATs, reviews and trials.
• Contribute to estimating tasks and may draft small proposals under senior guidance.
• Assist in preparing technical documentation, including process flow diagrams and equipment lists.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Excel

CAD

Technical writing

Packaging systems

Education

BS in mechanical/industrial/packaging engineering

Tools

2D CAD

Job description

Gray AES in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Packaging Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join our packaging team on integrated projects spanning FEL/FEED through commissioning support.

You will assist senior engineers in line speed analysis, packaging layouts, and documentation, while gaining hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary environment with ROI-driven productivity improvements.