Packaging Engineer Intern

Posted:
9/11/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States ⋅ Minnesota, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

Develop cost effective packaging solutions by applying coursework to real-world applications as a Packaging Engineer Intern. Position involves providing ideas, inputs and analysis as a project team member.
 

What You Will Do at Graco

  • Provide general production support for machining and/or assembly areas by participating in hands-on troubleshooting issues and providing technical assistance
  • Troubleshoot shipping damage claims to determine how to resolve issues.
  • Consolidate and document WIP packaging used within manufacturing.
  • Assist in the designing of and implementation of packaging solutions:
  • Research and suggest ideas for ways to improve packaging for existing products while working with cross functional engineering teams.
  • Create packaging specifications using AutoCAD.
  • Load and update specifications within manufacturing database.
  • Load and maintain packaging components within manufacturing BOM’s.

What You Will Bring to Graco

  • Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
  • Mechanical aptitude and desire for hands on work

Accelerators

  • Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD

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At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.