Product Development Engineer

We're Hiring: Product Development Engineer 

Location: Maple Grove, MN
Company: Peli BioThermal

About Us: 
Peli BioThermal offers the widest range of temperature-controlled packaging and service solutions to the global life sciences industry. The company’s products ensure that delicate biological materials arrive intact and effective, despite exterior environments. Peli BioThermal is dedicated to developing innovative products designed to fulfil the complex needs of the global life sciences industry. The company’s customers benefit from its extensive expertise in ensuring that temperature stability is maintained throughout the distribution chain. The company also offers a complete portfolio of services and software to support end-to-end temperature-controlled packaging asset management.

At Peli BioThermal, your work has a real-world impact. You’ll be part of a team driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and the shared belief that when the mission is critical, failure isn’t an option. If you’re ready to build something that makes a difference, be part of a team that protects what matters most.  

What You'll Do:

As a Product Development Engineer I, you'll help design, develop, and test innovative temperature-controlled packaging solutions that protect life-saving medications. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll support new product development from concept through production, using CAD design, engineering analysis, and laboratory testing to bring new products to life.

• Support new product development projects through the NPD stage-gate process, completing assigned engineering deliverables and supporting design reviews.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models, assemblies, and 2D engineering drawings using SolidWorks or equivalent software.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles, dimensional verification, and tolerance analysis to improve product designs.
• Perform engineering calculations, thermal and structural simulations, and design experiments with guidance from senior engineers.
• Develop test protocols, conduct laboratory testing, and analyze results to verify product performance and design requirements.
• Build and evaluate prototypes to support product development, concept validation, and research initiatives.
• Prepare engineering reports, validation documentation, Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Support Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and verification and validation (V&V) activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales teams to support product development and customer requirements.
• Provide technical support for customer projects, including occasional customer site visits.
• Research new materials, technologies, competitor products, and industry developments to support innovation.
• Communicate project progress, technical challenges, and potential risks while meeting assigned deadlines.
• Follow established quality, safety, and engineering standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; no prior professional engineering experience required.
• Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in a related technical field with at least 3 years of related engineering experience.
• Basic understanding of heat transfer principles, including heat transfer and energy balance calculations.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or an equivalent CAD program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret engineering requirements.
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently on assigned tasks and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with thermal or structural simulation software, such as Ansys, SolidWorks Simulation, or equivalent tools.
• Internship or co-op experience in product development, packaging engineering, or manufacturing.

What’s In It For You: 

Join a company that truly values its employees! We offer a relaxed and casual work environment, a strong commitment to giving back to communities, and a focus on employee satisfaction. With regular opportunities to share feedback with leadership and structured performance evaluations, we ensure that your voice is heard and your growth is supported.

• Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and leadership training opportunities
• Opportunities to lead global engineering projects with real business impact
• Work alongside talented engineers and cross-functional teams across multiple manufacturing sites
• Travel throughout our East Coast operations to support manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement
• Career growth within a growing global life sciences organization