Packaging Engineer

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Packaging Engineer in Champaign, IL.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Job Summary:

The Packaging Engineer executes solutions on packaging design and usage and related safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Additional Info:

• This position requires the candidate to work a 5 day-a-week schedule in the Champaign, IL office.
• Relocation Offered: None.
• Sponsorship Offered: None.

What You Will Do:

• Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, cost savings, or other supply chain opportunities.
• Communicate with existing facilities on packaging issues
• Perform cost analysis on current packaging processes and recommend changes where appropriate
• Lead Green Belt projects
• Review packaging so parts are protected, shipped, and delivered to the customer in a usable fashion
• Design for transport efficiency
• Perform containerization analysis, testing, and quoting
• Validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase
• Coordinate with operations for storage and ergonomic considerations
• Develop kitting packaging
• Resolve safety and / or quality issues caused by current packaging
• Resolve issues reported by customers and process partners
• Develop, communicate and maintain supplier packaging requirements
• Audit conformance to packaging specification
• Joint Process Improvement with packaging vendors and purchasing
• Create packaging concepts using 3D modeling software (i.e. Pro-E)

What You Have (Required Skills):

• Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial, or equivalent engineering degree
• Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Packaging: Knowledge of packaging tools, approaches and practices; ability to package products and components safely and attractively.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Packaging design experience in automotive or similar industry
• Supply chain knowledge
• Transportation and logistics knowledge
• Experience with PowerBi

What You Will Get:

• Through it all, we are one team– creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.
• Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

Summary Pay Range:

$87,480.00 - $131,280.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

August 20, 2025 - September 3, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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