Packaging Engineer (Chippewa Falls, WI)
About The Position
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is hiring a Packaging Engineer to support the development and maintenance of packaging solutions for HPE high-performance computing products. The role is an intermediate-level engineering position focused on designing and evaluating materials, mechanical systems, equipment, and packaging. The engineer will serve as a subject matter expert in crating, corrugated, and foam packaging systems and use testing results and performance data to recommend product and packaging designs. The position leads fragility testing for assigned projects using shock, vibration, and drop-test equipment, applies engineering principles to design challenges, and prepares technical documentation and laboratory reports. It also involves maintaining bill-of-materials documentation in support of sustainability, Extended Producer Responsibility, and CMAP requirements; identifying cost-saving opportunities; and helping manufacturing and service teams resolve product and packaging issues. The engineer works with cross-functional teams to meet program objectives. This position is based primarily at an HPE office in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The expected annual base salary range is USD 74,000–170,300; actual offers may vary based on location, experience, education, training, and skills. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Typically 2–5 years of experience.
- Experience using SolidWorks, Creo, or other 3D CAD software as a mechanical design tool.
- Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of product and packaging process design.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; mastery of English and the local language.
- Ability to communicate design proposals effectively and negotiate options.
- Active listening skills.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and maintenance of packaging solutions for HPE HPC products.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in designing crating, corrugated, and foam packaging systems.
- Provide product and packaging design recommendations based on dynamic testing results and performance data.
- Lead fragility testing for assigned projects using shock, vibration, and drop-test equipment to validate new and existing products and packaging solutions.
- Apply engineering principles and technical expertise to resolve design challenges.
- Prepare technical documentation and laboratory reports that communicate evaluation results, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Maintain and oversee bill-of-materials materials documentation in support of sustainability, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and CMAP requirements.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities related to product and packaging design, materials, testing, and manufacturing processes.
- Support manufacturing and service teams in resolving product and packaging issues.
- Collaborate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment to achieve program objectives.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
- Career programs and investment in personal and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
