Packaging Engineer

Delkor Systems • St. Paul, MN

5d • $70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Delkor Systems is seeking a creative and detail‑oriented Packaging Engineer to support our Sales, Marketing, Applications, Engineering, and Materials teams. This role is central to enabling new business opportunities by designing innovative packaging concepts, creating physical samples, and providing technical support across departments. You will serve as the primary internal contact for packaging design needs, ensuring customer requests are met with accuracy, creativity, and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Associate degree in engineering, packaging, business, marketing, communications, or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of related experience preferred.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and produce technical drawings.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform computer‑based work.
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and support hands‑on lab activities.
• Ability to lift 10–40 lbs occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with packaging equipment or a related industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Packaging Design & Sample Creation Design, build, and assemble packaging samples—trays, cartons, cases, and more—using SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, and related tools.
• Maintain the packaging lab and all associated equipment, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and proper operation.
• Operate lab equipment including the Kongsberg cutting table, compression tester, and large-format graphic printer.
• Support Sales Engineers and Sales Managers with quotes, samples, drawings, follow‑ups, FATs, and general project needs.
• Respond to requests for samples, brochures, drawings, and other materials used in customer conversations.
• Create TOPS drawings to help sales teams illustrate packaging concepts to customers.
• Assist with ROI analyses when needed.
• Collaborate with Marketing to design packaging with integrated graphics.
• Participate in trade shows and conferences as required.
• Produce high‑quality packaging samples for sales presentations, marketing displays, and customer demonstrations.
• Support the creation of packaging samples for Delkor’s displays and trade show exhibits.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree