The mission of the FRL Product Design Engineering team is to develop and launch world-class hardware that enables VR/Portal experiences. We work closely with a wide array of creative, technical and operations partners as we push the boundaries of what is possible.
As a Packaging Engineer you'll provide engineering support for all packaging development activity across FRL hardware portfolio. This includes realizing your packaging concepts through the entire design process - working closely with Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations to prototype and deliver packaging solutions.Packaging Engineer, Accessories Responsibilities
- Work closely with ID, HW, Ops, and Program Managers to provide engineering support for all packaging development activity
- Provide engineering evaluation of packaging concepts throughout preliminary design stage
- Partner with marketing and ID teams to inform CMF and component level material spec
- Own engineering development and execution of final packaging design concepts
- Own DFMEA and develop offline tests/DOE to explore innovation, evaluate manufacturability and support HW builds
- Assist in directing packaging vendors and internal partners to realize packaging solutions. Champion FRL quality objectives and ensure adherence to spec
- Drive package reliability execution and provide analysis of test results, troubleshoot and partner with ID team to develop viable solutions
- Troubleshoot packaging reliability failures (HW cosmetic, package structure, fit/function) and partner closely with internal teams and suppliers to provide swift resolution
- Provide on-site support for manufacturing builds across major product launches, owning OK 2 Ship from Packaging vendors to Contract manufacturers
- Manage Packaging drawings, assembly specs, SOPs and documentation
- Provide cost feasibility, aligning with GSM cost targets
- Provide technical support to all engineering/manufacturing entities in implementing processes for product packaging
- Work closely with Package Ops to ensure smooth deployment of packaging structure at FATP
- Contribute to upstream package development initiatives, providing insight into latest manufacturing and material technologies
- Assist with on-site package prototyping as required
- Facilitate with both national and international vendors for packaging development through the entire program development cycle
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years in package engineering development or equivalent experience
- Experience with delivering world-class packaging solutions for leading CE brands
- Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science
- Experience with shock, vibration, and the effect of temperature variation in product protection and package design
- Experience in the following manufacturing/material processes: Rigid Box, Molded Fiber, Thermoforming, Corrugated, paperboard, Labels, Foam, Shrinkwrap, Films, Adhesives
- Experience with packaging manufacturing, printing, and production processes
- Experience with statistics, process controls, GD&T and tolerance analysis
- Experience with 2D and 3D CAD
- Experience in Artios CAD and CAPE/TOPS
- Experience with testing standards ASTM/ISTA etc.
- Experience with packaging material characteristic, behavior, and performance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Chinese language, Mandarin or Cantonese
- Experience with NX/Teamcenter
- Experience with using Zund/Kongsberg digital cutter