Packaging Engineering Co-op

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Pulsafeeder Product Packaging Project

Pulsafeeder manufactures, packages, and distributes fluid transfer pumps and solutions to domestic and international customers and distributers. We currently use a number of different protective packaging methods based upon the product size and fragility to prevent product damage during shipment. These include:

• Polyurethane spray foam

• Polyurethane foam bags

• Inflatable bubble wrap

• Cardboard box partitions

These methods are versatile and effective; however, we seek to explore and transition to packaging alternatives that are recyclable and biodegradable thereby reducing the environmental impact to our customers of waste packaging.

We are seeking a Packaging Engineering student to support this project.

Project parameters

Scope: Product packaging used in our manufacturing facility in Rochester, NY.

Actions required:

• Data compilation of products currently used for each packaging solution and costs incurred

• Establish criteria to determine acceptability of packaging to be used

• Conduct packaging assessment of current packaging and characterize potential alternatives

• Benchmark with other companies that have transitioned to sustainable packaging

• Work with Suppliers on candidate packaging

• Assessment and testing of protection level of alternative packaging

• Characterize pros and cons of sustainable packaging alternatives

• Implement beta test of proposed solution(s)

• Develop a business case for transitioning to potential alternative(s)

Skills required of student:

• Currently pursing a degree in Packaging Science/Packaging Engineering

• Organizational skills in managing a project in a manufacturing setting

• Collect and stratify moderate amounts of data

• Knowledge and application of packaging standards and test methods

• Good communication skills and able interface with shop floor personnel, engineers, and external suppliers

• Able to establish a business case for any change in material, equipment, or process.

Estimated duration of project:

Estimate 3 months of full-time work. Or approximately 450 hours.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $35,600.00 - $53,400.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefit-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

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Job Family: Operations