Packaging Engineer Intern - Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
3 days ago
Job description
Overview
Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services.
Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging, food and pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, pet care, automotives, and many more, as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking, metalcasting, construction, infrastructure, and wastewater remediation.
We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX, headquartered in New York City, and have over 150 locations worldwide, with ~4,000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers.
We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely, communicating openly, and managing our resources and businesses responsibly.
Are you looking to join a fast-paced, collaborative team in a global manufacturing organization? You will have an opportunity to work with an experienced group of professionals that will not only provide you with challenging work but will mentor and encourage you to learn and grow.
If you are a student looking for a challenging work experience, consider this paid internship opportunity You will not only have the chance to gain experience in your chosen career field, but also gain an invaluable overview of our career opportunities and diversified product lines. Plus, you will have an opportunity to learn the business fundamentals and contribute a fresh, new perspective to us.
In addition to practical work experience, our internship programs include various activities all intended to enhance your personal and professional development. We are interested in candidates who are highly motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills, recognized leadership experience and outstanding academic records. Generally, undergraduate students selected for the program have completed their sophomore year. Summer internships are typically 11 weeks in length but can vary.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
As a Packaging Engineer Intern, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and improve packaging solutions. You'll gain hands-on experience in packaging development, sustainability initiatives, and supply chain integration while contributing to real-world projects that impact our operations and brand. Will have exposure to marketing, R & D, supply chain and sales.
Compensation: $21-$25 per hour
Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
Primary Duties
- Assist in the design and development of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging
- Conduct performance testing (e.g., drop, vibration, compression) and analyze results
- Support sustainability efforts by evaluating eco-friendly materials and designs
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to optimize packaging for cost and efficiency
- Document packaging specifications and support compliance with regulatory standards
- Participate in packaging line trials and troubleshoot packaging-related issues
- Present findings and recommendations to engineering and operations leadership
OE/Lean
- Understands and/or actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving.
Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements
The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.
Major/Relevant Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field
Requirements:
- Ability to create and follow project work plans.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with CAD software
- Familiarity with automated packaging machines i.e palletizers, filling machines, sleeving machines
- Knowledge of packaging materials
- Passion for sustainability and innovation in packaging
- Use Microsoft office and data analysis tools
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Willingness to work in a hand-on, shop-floor environment
Work Hours: As agreed upon, based on intern availability and business needs.
Safety Training: A new employee hired to perform the duties of this position is required to be provided New Employee Training by a qualified individual or through the online training system. Additionally, an employee must be provided further training if a job duty/task has changes that will affect the health and safety aspects of that employee's position.
Additional refresher safety training will be required as management deems appropriate or as dictated by government regulations.
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