Packaging Engineer
Company: Systematics Solutions
Category: Manufacturing/Skilled Trades
Itasca
Type: Full Time
Systematics is seeking a junior-level Packaging Engineer to join their 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. You’ll 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. Competitive salary: $70,000 – $80,000 based on experience in the field and industry; Health, dental, vision benefits; SIMPLE IRA with Match; and PTO/Holiday pay.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design and develop corrugate packaging structures and retail displays using Eng View and AutoCAD (3D modeling and 2D die-line/flat pattern layouts).
- Create structural design packages including ECT/board specifications, die lines, and assembly drawings.
- Build physical prototypes and samples for customer presentations and internal testing.
- Support structural and performance testing (compression, drop, vibration) to validate designs against ISTA or ASTM standards.
- Collaborate with Business Development teams to translate customer requirements into functional packaging solutions.
- Partner with corrugate suppliers and converting plants to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
- Revise and troubleshoot existing designs to resolve production or performance issues.
- Maintain accurate design files, specifications, and documentation.
- Assist with cost estimating and material optimization.



