Packaging Engineer Co-op

Life Fitness • Owatonna, MN

2d • $45,000 - $63,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together. #LI-HYBRID About the Role The Packaging Engineering Co-op will support packaging engineering efforts focused on continuous improvement, cost reduction, and new product launches. This role provides hands-on experience working with real production lines, cross-functional teams, and packaging systems used in a global manufacturing environment. This position will be based out of Owatonna, Minnesota.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree
• Expected graduation date between May 2027 – May 2028
• Comfortable working both independently and on cross functional teams
• Course experience with SolidWorks and CAD required; ArtiosCAD experience preferred
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills
• Hybrid schedule: remote Mondays and Fridays; on-site Tuesdays–Thursdays at the Owatonna, MN facility
• Available to work a full-time schedule (40 hours per week) for the duration of the co-op term
• Availability to work a minimum of one academic semester; six-month commitment preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel weekly to the Ramsey, MN site (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for packaging change requests originating from production lines, including documentation updates and cross-functional coordination
• Support material cost-reduction and operational efficiency initiatives through data gathering, analysis, and implementation support
• Compile and finalize packaging part lists for the Owatonna and Ramsey facilities to ensure accuracy for procurement and production
• Consolidate and organize packaging documentation into a standardized “Packaging Book” to improve usability, version control, and knowledge transfer
• Identify and recommend common packaging components to reduce complexity, improve part reuse, and support standardization across product lines
• Create and maintain missing part numbers, drawings, and 3D models to expand sourcing options and improve supplier flexibility
• Assist with packaging design development, including CAD drawings and packing instructions, to support safe handling and consistent pack-out
• Support packaging readiness for new product launches by verifying materials, documentation, and line implementation details prior to ramp-up

Benefits

• Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.
• Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern