Packaging Engineer (Onsite - Brookings, SD)

3M Health Care Business Group$85K — $117K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering or science (required) and 1 year of experience, or High School Diploma with 5 years of experience.
  • Familiarity with packaging design, manufacturing processes, and testing activities.
  • Experience with packaging materials and distribution environments.
  • Proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to communicate technical information to stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop all levels of packaging (primary, secondary, tertiary).
  • Select appropriate packaging materials for various products.
  • Implement cost-reduction strategies while ensuring product protection.
  • Support new product launches by finalizing packaging specifications.
  • Evaluate new materials and technologies in collaboration with suppliers.
  • Lead efforts in continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts available.
  • Disability and life insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off and sick leave benefits.
  • Retirement savings options.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Packaging Engineer

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers' toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

As a Packaging Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
  • Design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.
  • Select packaging materials such as corrugated boxes, plastics, foam, paper, and films.
  • Reduce packaging costs while maintaining product protection.
  • Support new product launches by supporting new packaging specifications.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate new materials and packaging technologies.
  • Lead continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.


Your Skills and Expertise:
To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in packaging engineering or science discipline (completed and verified prior to start) AND one (1) year of package engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment

OR
  • High School Diploma/GED AND five (5) years of package engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment


Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
  • Experience with packaging design, manufacturing processes, and package testing activities
  • Experience working with packaging materials and distribution environments
  • Experience using CAD software and Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience applying analytical and project management approaches to support packaging-related projects and initiatives
  • Experience communicating technical information to stakeholders through verbal discussions, presentations, and written documentation
  • Experience developing packaging artwork
  • Experience working in a medical device manufacturing environment
  • Experience performing packaging validation activities and applying testing standards, such as ASTM and ISTA


Work location:
  • Onsite: Brookings, SD


Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $85,200 - $117,150, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process. Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.

Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of @solventum.com. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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