Packaging Engineering Co-op (January - August 2027)

nVent•Anoka, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. Early Careers at nVent Innovation, inclusion, and growth. Your future is bright at nVent, where your ambition meets our vision for a sustainable and electrified world. At nVent, we empower you to innovate, welcome you to bring your true self to work, and cultivate bold ideas that fuel both your personal and professional growth. Immerse yourself in a culture of positive energy, unwavering integrity, and respect—a perfect catalyst for launching a purposeful and vibrant career. Dare to dream big, anticipate continuous development, and connect with our dynamic, global community. Your unique skills and talents are key to making impactful strides in today's electrified world! Your experience as a Packaging Engineering Co-Op goes beyond the day-to-day of your role. In addition to the support of your manager, you can expect to grow and develop through exposure to leadership, engaging in development opportunities, and networking with other early career professionals. Training & Development: Training and development is provided throughout your internship through on-the-job experiences and structured learning opportunities, fostering the development of business acumen and leadership skills at a global organization. Community: Join a community of other early career professionals as you launch your career. A peer-led committee helps to organize social, professional and service-related activities and events for interns and early career professionals. You will also be invited to join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) which offer special events , networking, professional development and volunteer opportunities throughout the year to promote inclusion and respect and to help us embrace our diversity. Mentorship & Networking : Build a network of peers, managers and senior leaders to support your career path and aid your growth. Gain exposure to nVent professionals at every level who will act as formal and informal mentors during your internship.

Requirements

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science , Industrial Engineering or related field .
Juniors and Seniors preferred (Graduating between May 202 8 – June 202 9 )
CAD experience
Candidates applying for nVent's Co-Op and Internship Program must have current work authorization and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
nVent does not provide work authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in or with Packaging Design/Engineering for industrial products/applications
Design for Manufacturing
ASTM or ISTA test standards and procedures
Strong interpersonal communication

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with key platform and functional partners in order to support new product launches and continuous improvement opportunities.
Conduct and/or manage packaging testing, trials, and analyses to validate and advance packaging opportunities.
Lead collaborations with cross-functional partners to develop packaging solutions that balance cost, quality, and delivery targets.
Provide effective communication and documentation of work including test reports, cost analyses, and 2D/3D CAD concepts.
Develop technical packaging material knowledge of a wide variety of materials and applications.
Lead multiple projects in a cross-functional environment while delivering positive, effective results.
Apply engineering principles and statistics to solve problems and make data-driven decisions.