Product Design Engineer - Contract Position

** IL Pay: Base pay is $30.00/hr**

**This is a 6 month contract position**

Make our design team your best move ever

We’re looking for a technical Product Design Engineer to join our team to transform ideas into production-ready 3D CAD files and accurate 2D drawings.

Why here?

TricorBraun is a global packaging leader, with team members working in locations throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. As North America’s largest distributor of primary packaging, we provide innovative solutions to customers from a wide variety of industries. Our customers range from innovative start-ups to the world’s most iconic brands. We put people first and live by that every day. Join us and you will be welcomed by our friendly, motivated, and supportive team. Many of the products we distribute are already sitting in your home. 

Your role here

From Day 1, your technical ability to interpret and develop detailed drawings and the imagination to creatively solve the packaging challenges is put into action. You will partner with our international sales teams; establish and share project goals, deliverables, and timing for the project. You will engage closely with clients at the onset of the project and will use outside engineering teams, design firms, and our internal design team to bring design concepts to commercialization. You will also be able to develop robust 3D CAD models and build technical line drawings for client and manufacturer review.

Your experience and background

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related product

• Proficiency in SolidWorks

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task

• Ability to present in front of small teams or clients

• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal

• Pro-active personality with the ability to adhere to deadlines

• Knowledge of other 3D CAD software (preferred)

• Experience with operating 3D printing machines (preferred) and blow/injection molding tool design (preferred)

What you can expect from us

Because we’re a well-known and respected leader in packaging, we have many opportunities here. We’ll get you started with an exceptional training program providing classroom, online and hands on work with colleagues. There’s always someone to answer any questions and ensure you’re getting the right information you need to excel. And the compensation and benefits are what you can expect from a people-first company.

• Our salaries are competitive

• Comprehensive benefits in medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with employer match

• Paid time off plus holidays

• Tuition reimbursement, and much more

We are proudly an equal-opportunity employer and will consider all applications.