Product Development Engineer — Global Packaging & Impact

Peli BioThermal; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Global engineering projects

Job summary

Peli BioThermal is seeking a Product Development Engineer I to join our Maple Grove, MN team. You will design, develop, and test temperature-controlled packaging solutions, working with experienced engineers from concept through production.

You will use CAD (SolidWorks), perform analyses and tests, and help bring new products to life while adhering to quality and safety standards. This role offers growth across global projects and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; no prior professional engineering experience required.
• Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in a related technical field with at least 3 years of related engineering experience.
• Basic understanding of heat transfer principles, including heat transfer and energy balance calculations.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or an equivalent CAD program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret engineering requirements.
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development projects through the NPD stage-gate process with assigned engineering deliverables.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models, assemblies, and 2D drawings using SolidWorks or equivalent.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles, tolerances, and verification to improve product designs.
• Perform engineering calculations, thermal and structural simulations, and design experiments with guidance.
• Develop test protocols, conduct lab testing, and analyze results to verify performance.
• Build and evaluate prototypes to support development and validation initiatives.
• Prepare engineering reports, validation documentation, and BOMs.
• Support DFMEA and V&V activities and cross-functional reviews.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales teams; provide customer project support.

Skills

CAD

SolidWorks

Heat transfer

Engineering analysis

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Ansys

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Peli BioThermal is seeking a Product Development Engineer I to join our Maple Grove, MN team. You will design, develop, and test temperature-controlled packaging solutions, working with experienced engineers from concept through production.

You will use CAD (SolidWorks), perform analyses and tests, and help bring new products to life while adhering to quality and safety standards. This role offers growth across global projects and cross-functional collaboration.