Packaging Engineer

Systematics is a family owned and operated business in Itasca IL that designs and produces retail marketing solutions such as displays signage fixtures kiosks etc We provide full service custom fabrication and printing resources to the point of purchase trade We have equipment and machinery to manufacture a variety of items from simple plaques to complex multi material retail displays Our knowledge experience and expertise while focused on the POP trade apply to a wider range of fabrication needs SUMMARY Systematics is seeking a junior level Packaging Engineer to join our packaging design team This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early career engineer with hands on Eng View and AutoCAD experience who is eager to grow their skills in corrugate structural design retail display development and packaging engineering Youll work closely with senior engineers sales and manufacturing teams to design prototype and test corrugate packaging and point of purchase POP displays that meet functional aesthetic and cost requirements This position is Essential Duties &

Responsibilities include the following Other duties may be assigned Design and develop corrugate packaging structures and retail displays using Eng View and AutoCAD 3D modeling and 2D die lineflat pattern layoutsCreate structural design packages including ECTboard specifications die lines and assembly drawingsBuild physical prototypes and samples for customer presentations and internal testingSupport structural and performance testing compression drop vibration to validate designs against ISTA or ASTM standardsCollaborate with Business Development teams to translate customer requirements into functional packaging solutionsPartner with corrugate suppliers and converting plants to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost effectiveRevise and troubleshoot existing designs to resolve production or performance issuesMaintain accurate design files specifications and documentationAssist with cost estimating and material optimizationEducation andor Experience Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering Packaging Science Mechanical Engineering Industrial Design or a related field or equivalent hands on experienceMinimum 2 years of professional experience in packaging design and engineering food and beverage packaging or manufacturing environment Proficiency in Eng View and AutoCAD for 3D and 2D modeling and structural design;

experience with packaging specific tools eg ArtiosCAD Kongsberg sample tables a plus1 2 years of experience with reading engineering drawingsAbility to communicate in English required and in Spanish a plusWorking experience with corrugate materials flute types ECTboard grades and die cutting processesExposure to ISTAASTM package testing standardsBasic knowledge of printgraphics production as it relates to packaging Knowledge Skills and Abilities Works well in a multifunctional team environmentGood communication skills for working cross functionally with sales manufacturing written and verballyMulti tasking amongst different projectsAbility to be flexible with work schedule and adapt to business needsStrong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlinesWillingness to work hands on in a prototypingsample shop environmentWork Environment The work environment is manufacturing What We Offer Competitive salary 70000 80000 based on exprience in the field and industry Health dental vision benefitsSIMPLE IRA with Match PTOHoliday policy