Product Development Engineer

Pelican•Maple Grove, MN

7d•$78,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Peli BioThermal is hiring a Product Development Engineer I in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The role supports the design, development, and testing of temperature-controlled packaging solutions for the life sciences industry, working with experienced engineers from concept through production. The engineer uses CAD design, engineering analysis, prototyping, and laboratory testing to help develop products that protect sensitive biological materials and medications. The position supports projects through the new product development stage-gate process and contributes to design reviews, verification and validation, and continuous improvement. It also involves preparing engineering documentation and collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales teams to meet product and customer requirements. Occasional customer site visits and travel throughout East Coast operations are included. Peli BioThermal describes its environment as relaxed and casual, with opportunities to provide feedback to leadership, receive structured performance evaluations, develop professionally, and contribute to projects with global business impact. The role offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering; no prior professional engineering experience is required.
Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in a related technical field and at least 3 years of related engineering experience.
Basic understanding of heat transfer principles, including heat transfer and energy balance calculations.
Proficiency in SolidWorks or an equivalent CAD program.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret engineering requirements.
Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with thermal or structural simulation software such as Ansys, SolidWorks Simulation, or equivalent tools.
Internship or co-op experience in product development, packaging engineering, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Support new product development projects through the NPD stage-gate process, complete assigned engineering deliverables, and support design reviews.
Create and modify 3D CAD models, assemblies, and 2D engineering drawings using SolidWorks or equivalent software.
Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles, dimensional verification, and tolerance analysis to improve product designs.
Perform engineering calculations, thermal and structural simulations, and design experiments with guidance from senior engineers.
Develop test protocols, conduct laboratory testing, and analyze results to verify product performance and design requirements.
Build and evaluate prototypes for product development, concept validation, and research initiatives.
Prepare engineering reports, validation documentation, Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Support Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and verification and validation (V&V) activities.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales teams to support product development and customer requirements.
Provide technical support for customer projects, including occasional customer site visits.
Research materials, technologies, competitor products, and industry developments to support innovation.
Communicate project progress, technical challenges, and potential risks while meeting assigned deadlines.
Follow quality, safety, and engineering standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Travel throughout East Coast operations to support manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement.