Packaging Engineer Jobs

Packaging engineers develop and improve the packaging that protects products, supports efficient operations, and delivers a strong customer experience. Their work spans concept development, material selection, structural design, testing, production, and continuous improvement. Explore vetted Packaging Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Packaging Engineers Do

Packaging engineers balance product protection, cost, manufacturability, usability, and brand requirements. They may create packaging specifications, build and evaluate prototypes, coordinate testing, and partner with manufacturing, quality, procurement, product development, and suppliers to bring packaging solutions to market.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers may look for experience with packaging materials and processes, CAD or packaging design tools, test methods, quality systems, and project management. Strong candidates can analyze performance and costs, communicate technical requirements, and manage projects across teams. Requirements vary by industry, product, and level of responsibility.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Packaging engineers work across sectors such as consumer goods, food and beverage, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and industrial manufacturing. Roles may focus on package design, packaging development, supplier and material management, production engineering, or sustainability. Senior opportunities can include technical leadership and packaging program management.

Explore Packaging Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for Packaging Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and find a position that matches your packaging expertise and career goals.

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$85K - $105K *

Transform your career by optimizing processes and supporting innovative solutions in a dynamic engineering environment. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance production capabilities and drive R&D...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $105K *

Elevate the standards of plastics injection molding by leading process development, ensuring safety, and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to optimize production efficiency and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Champion the assembly of cutting-edge battery modules; lead manufacturing engineering, mentor a dynamic team, and drive innovative processes to enhance production efficiency and quality in a high-volu...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $90K *

Drive client relationships and manage packaging projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality service. Collaborate with internal teams to identify opportunities and resolve issues, enhancing cli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Champion the design and validation of high-performance computing silicon by driving Signal Integrity and Power Integrity (SI/PI) across 2.5D/3D package technologies while collaborating with cross-func...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Deliver end-to-end solutions in chip-package-system co-design, leading SI/PI analysis and validation for cutting-edge AI and HPC silicon, ensuring high-speed performance and reliability across advance...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading mold change operations and driving process improvements. Mentor teams to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure product quality within a collaborative environment foc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead mold change initiatives and mentor technicians to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and improve product quality. Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing molding processes through team mentorship and process improvements. Drive efficiency, enhance product quality, and ensure compliance with safety standards while collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Deliver leadership in Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to maximize production efficiency and cost-effectiveness while fostering technical talent and ensuring compliance with safety and environmen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $130K *

Drive innovation by transforming concepts into market-ready products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate technologies, build prototypes, and streamline product development from idea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $115K *

Lead the design of ruggedized electronics packaging, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with technical specifications and manufacturing processes. Utilize SolidWorks for 3D...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading operational strategies, capital projects, and safety initiatives within engineering and reliability departments. Your expertise will drive improvement effici...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $143K *

Deliver innovative engineering solutions by managing capital projects, enhancing system designs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive productivity and cost savings in a dynamic manuf...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$79K - $94K *

Partner with us to drive innovation in product development, focusing on process optimization and quality improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance consumer experiences and implem...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving product excellence through technical problem-solving and continuous improvement. Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve customer quality issues and enhance pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $87K *

Advance your career through a dynamic rotational program, gaining hands-on experience in engineering and plant operations while driving process improvements and collaborating with leadership to enhanc...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of R&D projects, leading teams to achieve goals and enhance product designs while ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets in a collaborative, innovative environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing biological processes and driving innovation. Collaborate with global experts to enhance manufacturing efficiency and support new product development in a tec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $110K *

Innovate manufacturing processes at our facility by optimizing operations, enhancing safety, and driving efficiency. Collaborate with teams to implement solutions that improve production performance a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative design solutions in semiconductor projects. Leverage your expertise to collaborate with multi-disciplined teams, streamline processes, and deliver high-quality e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of our capital projects by leading process engineering efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in capacity, cost, and safety while ensuring effective de...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in innovative product development by managing design, validation, and launch of electromechanical systems for automotive applications, ensuring alignment with performance, quality, and...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Engineer transformative user experiences as our first full-time designer. Lead design across web and iOS platforms, balancing product strategy, interaction design, and UI craftsmanship for our innovat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$112K - $160K *

Join a dynamic R&D team to innovate and optimize advanced packaging solutions for optical and photonic devices, driving high-performance manufacturing from concept to production while collaborating ac...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Packaging Engineer do?question toggle

    A Packaging Engineer designs, tests, and improves packaging to protect products and meet requirements for cost, production, transportation, usability, and sustainability. The role often involves coordinating with manufacturing, quality, product teams, and suppliers.

  • What qualifications do Packaging Engineer jobs require?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the employer and industry. Many positions seek a relevant engineering or technical background, experience with packaging materials and processes, design or CAD skills, testing and quality knowledge, and the ability to manage cross-functional projects.

  • Where do Packaging Engineers work?question toggle

    Packaging Engineers work in industries that make, package, or distribute products, including consumer goods, food and beverage, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and industrial manufacturing.

  • What can affect a Packaging Engineer's salary?question toggle

    Compensation can vary based on experience, location, industry, technical specialization, scope of responsibility, and leadership duties. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

  • How can I find Packaging Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Packaging Engineer listings on Ladders and review each posting for compensation information, qualifications, and responsibilities. Use the listings to identify opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals.