Packaging Engineer

Delkor Systems•St. Paul, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Delkor Systems is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and collaborative Packaging Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Applications, Engineering, and Materials teams to develop innovative packaging solutions that support customer needs and drive new business opportunities. As the primary internal resource for packaging design, you will create packaging concepts, develop physical samples and prototypes, evaluate materials, and provide technical expertise throughout the sales and product development process. Your ability to combine creativity with engineering principles will be critical in delivering packaging solutions that are both functional and market-ready. This position plays a key role in supporting cross-functional collaboration and customer engagement. To foster strong teamwork, hands-on development, and close coordination with multiple departments, this is a fully onsite position. You will help transform ideas into practical packaging solutions while ensuring customer requirements are met with accuracy, innovation, and technical excellence.

Requirements

Associate degree in engineering, packaging, business, marketing, communications, or a related field required
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

bachelor’s degree preferred.
Familiarity with packaging equipment or a related industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

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.