Packaging EngineerSwoon • Champaign, IL, US

Packaging Engineer

Swoon • Champaign, IL, US

7 days ago

Job type

Permanent

Job description

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Base pay range

$25.00 / hr - $30.00 / hr

Location

Champaign, IL (Onsite, 5 days / week)

Duration

12 months to start with likely extensions (& potential to convert to Direct Hire down the line)

Pay Rate : $26-29 / hour W2 + Benefits or $32 (C2C)

Job Description :

The Product Support and Logistics Division is seeking a Packaging Engineer 1 to join the Champaign, IL facility. This entry-level role will support packaging functions across various facilities, ensuring proper packaging specifications, documentation, and process improvements for small parts distribution globally. The position will primarily focus on validation and verification activities, not packaging design.

Key Responsibilities :

Support multiple packaging engineers across regions and facilities
Confirm packaging specifications (e.g., rust preventative use, correct box selection)
Validate packaging documentation and recommend adjustments based on operational / logistics impact
Input packaging work orders and maintain records in enterprise systems
Monitor packaging applications and submission requests
Provide on-site support to operational teams for packaging-related issues

Typical Day :

Repetitive, structured tasks confirming packaging compliance and addressing line-side packaging issues

65% office-based, 35% warehouse floor (PPE required : metatarsals, safety glasses)

Interaction with packaging engineers, category buyers, suppliers, logistics analysts, and operations teams

Use of Pack-Assist for 3D container visualization; potential exposure to packaging equipment (no operation or physical labor required)

Qualifications (Required) :

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (open to Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Packaging, Aerospace, Electrical)

0–2 years of experience (entry-level; recent grads welcome)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication and decision-making skills

Self-motivated with attention to detail

Qualifications (Desired) :

Exposure to Creo or CAD (navigation only; no design work required)

Familiarity with Pack-Assist or Teamcenter systems

Experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment

Soft Skills Required :

Ability to collaborate across teams (suppliers, logistics, operations, engineering)

Organizational skills and self-initiative

Interview Process :

One round, virtual interview with 2 Caterpillar managers

Interviewing top 3–4 candidates; offer targeted within 2 weeks of interview

Caterpillar provides all necessary equipment / assets

Onsite work required (no remote possibility)

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering, Analyst, and Manufacturing

Industries

Machinery Manufacturing

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