Packaging Engineer Internship Job ID: R00065531 Category: Administrative Support Work Location: Eagan, MN Posted Date: September 7, 2018 Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources. Our 48,000 associates help make the world cleaner, safer and healthier by delivering critical insights and innovative solutions to help our customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments at more than 1.3 million locations in more than 170 countries. Our innovative products and services touch virtually every aspect of daily life and are used in hospitals, hotels, restaurants, schools, manufacturing plants, refineries and other locations throughout the world. Many of the worlds most recognizable brands rely on Ecolab to help ensure operational efficiencies, product integrity and brand reputation. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the worlds most meaningful challenges and can learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work. The Packaging Engineer Intern operates within the Research and Development Packaging Engineering Group responsible for designing and evaluating packaging for industrial detergents and other cleaning applications. Main Responsibilities: * Assist with package design projects which include injection molding, blow molding, paperboard and corrugated shipping containers. * Work directly with current Ecolab vendors and develop new industry relationships to source and implement new or improved packaging technologies. * Manage creation, approval and release of package component specifications adhering to Ecolab Packaging Engineering policies. * Perform standard packaging test procedures in accordance with ASTM, UN/DOT and ISTA standards. * Communicate cross-functionally within RD&E, as well communicating across corporate functions such as Operations, Marketing, Sales and Customer Service. * Coordinate projects as assigned, delivering on aggressive timelines. Basic Qualifications: * Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Packaging Engineering * Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship, now or anytime in the future Preferred Qualifications: * Demonstrated project leadership skills * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills * Strong communication skills * Ability to work both independently and as a team member * Sound academic training Location: * Our Research Center is located in Eagan, MN. * Some events will held at our Global Headquarters in St. Paul, MN. * Relocation assistance is available for those meeting requirements.