Packaging Engineer

Company Overview

Delkor Systems is a leading manufacturer of advanced packaging machinery, proudly headquartered in Arden Hills, 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 hands‑on learning, professional development, and career advancement in a supportive, team‑focused environment.

About the Role

Delkor Systems is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and collaborative Packaging Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Applications, Engineering, and Materials teams to develop innovative packaging solutions that support customer needs and drive new business opportunities.

As the primary internal resource for packaging design, you will create packaging concepts, develop physical samples and prototypes, evaluate materials, and provide technical expertise throughout the sales and product development process. Your ability to combine creativity with engineering principles will be critical in delivering packaging solutions that are both functional and market-ready.

This position plays a key role in supporting cross-functional collaboration and customer engagement. To foster strong teamwork, hands-on development, and close coordination with multiple departments, this is a fully onsite position.

You will help transform ideas into practical packaging solutions while ensuring customer requirements are met with accuracy, innovation, and technical excellence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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, follow‑ups, 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 high‑quality 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.

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 problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform computer‑based work.
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and support hands‑on lab activities.
• Ability to lift 10–40 lbs occasionally.

Work Environment

• Fully onsite position
• 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.

Salary Range

• The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000. At Delkor, we are committed to ensuring that each employee’s compensation reflects their experience, performance, and skills relevant to their current role. This salary range accounts for various factors considered in the hiring process, including but not limited to education, skills, work experience, and certifications. As a result, the final salary offer for the selected candidate(s) may fall anywhere within this range.
• In addition to base salary, Delkor provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being. Our benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k)-retirement plan, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Delkor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.