Caterpillar Inc. · 16 hours ago
Packaging Engineer
Morton, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$89K/yr - $134K/yr
3+ years expCaterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, and they are seeking a Packaging Engineer to maintain packaging design standards and support various packaging engineering efforts. The role involves training and mentoring packaging engineers and providing packaging designs for manufacturing sites across North America.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Maintain and publish packaging design standards documents
Coordinate onboarding and training of new packaging engineers
Support various packaging engineering efforts at a variety of Caterpillar manufacturing facilities that don’t have onsite packaging engineers
Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, cost savings, or other improvement opportunities
Communicate with facilities on packaging options that incorporate the entire value chain
Perform cost analysis on packaging options and recommend changes where appropriate
Validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase by auditing to the packaging specification
Resolve safety and / or quality issues caused by current packaging
Develop, communicate and maintain supplier packaging requirements
Create packaging concepts using 3D modeling software
Qualification
Required
Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts
Packaging: Knowledge of packaging tools, approaches and practices; ability to package products and components safely and attractively
Preferred
A degree in Packaging, Engineering, or other technical degree and/or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in packaging engineering
An understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision
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
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
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
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Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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