Packaging Engineer Jobs

Packaging engineers design, develop, and improve packaging used to protect products, support efficient production, and create a positive customer experience. Their work spans concept development, material selection, testing, manufacturing, and logistics. Explore vetted Packaging Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Packaging Engineer Do?

Packaging engineers translate product requirements into practical packaging solutions. They may design primary, secondary, or transport packaging; evaluate materials and suppliers; build prototypes; and test packages for durability, performance, and compliance. They also work with product, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and supply chain teams to make sure designs can be produced and shipped effectively.

Packaging Engineer Responsibilities

  • Develop packaging concepts, specifications, drawings, and prototypes.
  • Select materials based on product protection, cost, sustainability, and performance.
  • Conduct or coordinate testing for strength, transit, shelf life, and usability.
  • Improve packaging lines and processes for quality, efficiency, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams from design through launch.
  • Support regulatory, safety, labeling, and quality requirements relevant to the product and market.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in packaging design and development, materials science, manufacturing processes, and product testing. Useful skills include CAD and technical drawing, project management, data analysis, troubleshooting, supplier collaboration, and clear communication. Requirements vary by industry and seniority; some roles prefer a degree in packaging engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related field.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Packaging engineers work across industries such as consumer goods, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, electronics, and industrial manufacturing. Career paths may lead to senior or principal engineering roles, packaging design leadership, research and development, operations, or broader product and supply chain positions. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, and scope of responsibility.

Find Packaging Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities, including Packaging Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details to find roles that match your experience and career goals.

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$80K - $95K *

Transform project outcomes by leveraging your expertise in Process Engineering. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality, safety, and compliance while driving innovative solutions across multiple loca...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative products while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Manage mechanical design processes from concept through production, ensuring quality and cost targets...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$78K - $125K *

Lead engineering projects from concept to completion, applying advanced technical expertise and project management skills. Manage medium- to large-scale initiatives, ensuring safety, quality, and budg...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by optimizing manufacturing processes and enhancing production efficiency. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot, improve tooling, and ensure quality while driving continuous improve...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $140K *

Lead the innovation in manufacturing processes for advanced HTS magnet production, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance design and manufacturin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $175K *

Lead innovative mechanical design solutions for energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality systems while m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, code-compliant solutions that enhan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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Innovate mechanical systems design for energy and infrastructure projects, leading project portions and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and reliability in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $125K *

Innovate your career with a dynamic role analyzing customer needs, developing solutions, and collaborating across teams to design effective logistics systems. Leverage your expertise in CAD and techni...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $105K *

Join our dynamic team as a Junior Process Engineer, supporting local and remote project teams. You'll develop essential engineering deliverables, collaborate with multi-discipline teams, and ensure qu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of process engineering by supporting diverse projects from inception to construction. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver innovative solutions in t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $135K *

Transform your career by leading equipment engineering projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production capabilities and drive innovation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Drive innovation as a hands-on engineer, leading the design and development of advanced photomask handling systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and manufacturing efficiency...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $107K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Packaging Engineer do?question toggle

    A Packaging Engineer designs, tests, and improves packaging to protect products and support manufacturing, shipping, regulatory, and customer requirements. The role often involves material selection, prototyping, supplier coordination, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

  • What qualifications are needed for Packaging Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Qualifications vary by employer and industry. Many roles seek a relevant engineering or materials background, packaging development experience, knowledge of manufacturing and testing, and skills in technical design, project management, and problem-solving.

  • Which industries hire Packaging Engineers?question toggle

    Packaging Engineers are employed in consumer goods, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, electronics, industrial manufacturing, and other sectors that package products for use, sale, or transport.

  • How much do Packaging Engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on experience, location, industry, and level of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, and individual listings provide compensation details when available.

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

    Search Ladders for vetted Packaging Engineer opportunities and review listings for salary, location, responsibilities, and qualifications.