Design, develop, validate, and optimize packaging solutions. Prepare specifications, drawings, BOMs, and customer instructions. Support testing, production troubleshooting, material evaluation for performance and sustainability, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement and cost reduction.
Packaging Engineer:
Role Summary
The Packaging Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and optimisation of packaging solutions to ensure product and environment protection, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop package solutions.
- Support packaging validation through simulated and physical testing methods.
- Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, service, marketing, procurement, logistics, and suppliers.
- Prepare packaging specifications, drawings, BOMs, and customer-facing instructions.
- Support production and resolve packaging‑related issues as they occur.
- Evaluate packaging materials for performance, recycled content, recyclability, cost, and sustainability.
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards, customer requirements, and international/national regulations.
- Support continuous improvement and cost‑reduction initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. In lieu of a degree, previous work experience may be considered.
- 2–4 years of experience in packaging or manufacturing engineering.
- Basic knowledge of packaging materials (corrugated, plastics, foams, wood, etc.).
- Familiarity with packaging test standards (ISTA, ASTM preferred).
- Working knowledge of CAD tools and documentation practices.
- Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with sustainability initiatives or material reduction.
- Familiarity with SAP/PLM systems and change management.
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
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