Design Intern

PCA•Marshfield, WI

14h•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

As a Designer Intern you will play a key role on the Marshfield, WI Design Team that supports PCA’s customers. In this role you will collaborate with customers and other team members to evaluate customers’ needs and expectations, design packaging, build prototypes and make samples to submit to customers to ensure they receive cost effective and aesthetically appealing design solutions per their expectations. Prepare CAD specifications for production during the manufacturing process and partner with other team members to fulfill customer requests and offer guidance in respect to optimizing department and manufacturing efficiency.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in the Packaging Engineering program at the University of Wisconsin - Stout
Knowledge of corrugated structural design principals
Excellent communication skills (verbal & visual)
Creative thinking and problem solving skills
Demonstrated critical thinking abilities
Ability to learn quickly and apply new concepts
Close attention to detail and commitment to flawless execution
Technical understanding, must be proficient in the use of CAD software, Microsoft Office, materials and manufacturing process
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously

Responsibilities

Collaborate with customers and other team members to evaluate customers’ needs and expectations.
Design packaging.
Build prototypes and make samples to submit to customers.
Ensure cost effective and aesthetically appealing design solutions per customer expectations.
Prepare CAD specifications for production during the manufacturing process.
Partner with other team members to fulfill customer requests.
Offer guidance in respect to optimizing department and manufacturing efficiency.