Associate Packaging Engineer Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Company Overview

Delkor Systems is a leading manufacturer of advanced packaging machinery, proudly headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. For more than 50 years, we’ve partnered with top consumer packaged goods companies to deliver innovative, reliable, and efficient packaging automation solutions. Our equipment—ranging from case packing to cartoning to robotic automation—helps customers improve performance, reduce waste, and enhance the presentation of their products in markets around the world.

At Delkor, we foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Employees are encouraged to share ideas, explore new technologies, and contribute to solutions that make a direct and meaningful impact. As a growing company with strong industry demand, we offer opportunities for handson learning, professional development, and career advancement in a supportive, teamfocused environment.

About the Role

Delkor Systems is seeking a creative and detailoriented Packaging Engineer to support our Sales, Marketing, Applications, Engineering, and Materials teams. This role is central to enabling new business opportunities by designing innovative packaging concepts, creating physical samples, and providing technical support across departments.

You will serve as the primary internal contact for packaging design needs, ensuring customer requests are met with accuracy, creativity, and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Design & Sample Creation

• 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.

Sales & Customer Support

• Support Sales Engineers and Sales Managers with quotes, samples, drawings, followups, 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.

General Duties

• Produce highquality 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.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in engineering, packaging, business, marketing, communications, or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of related experience preferred.
• Familiarity with packaging equipment or a related industry is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and produce technical drawings.

Soft Skills

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong problemsolving and criticalthinking skills.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform computerbased work.
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and support handson lab activities.
• Ability to lift 10–40 lbs occasionally.

Work Environment

• 60% office-based work at a computer or desk.
• 10% travel to customer or vendor locations.
• 30% work on the assembly floor with exposure to production tools, noise, chemicals, and varying temperatures.

Tools & Equipment

• Standard office equipment (computer, phone, copier, printer, calculator).
• Light industrial equipment including shrink wrapper, hot melt glue system, and cardboard cutting tools.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $70,000–$90,000 annually
Final salary is based on education, experience, skills, and jobrelated factors.

Delkor offers a competitive Total Rewards package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Delkor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.