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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$231K - $358K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced packaging technology development for high-performance ICs. Drive strategy, design, and production while ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness in a hands-on techn...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $164K *

Unlock packaging compliance excellence by leading cross-functional strategies to ensure global adherence to evolving regulations. Drive sustainability initiatives while championing innovative solution...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $153K *

Innovate packaging solutions by designing and validating complex systems for product launches. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance packaging technologies and ensure compliance with indu...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with impactful process engineering, driving quality, productivity, and waste reduction through innovative methods and procedures. Collaborate across departments to implement solutions...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $400K *

Explore innovative solutions in package design and development, tackling challenges in thermomechanical aspects and assembly speed for advanced wafer-scale packages, driving breakthroughs in AI and me...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $400K *

Transform the future of AI by owning the design and development of advanced wafer-scale packages, tackling unique challenges in thermomechanical aspects and assembly speed to enable unprecedented perf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative packaging strategies that enhance product quality, sustainability, and consumer experience while collaborating across teams to drive new ideas and optimize per...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $150K *

Champion innovation by leading packaging engineering and procurement initiatives. Manage the entire lifecycle from design to supply chain optimization, ensuring sustainability and compliance while del...

1 month ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing device assembly and packaging processes. Contribute your expertise in GMP, technical support, and project management to ensure high-quality combination produc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $165K *

Transform the future of advanced packaging by leading collaborative innovation initiatives, driving joint development projects, and enhancing operational efficiency across diverse teams and partners t...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing packaging and material handling processes, driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency across multiple manufacturing facilities. Utilize advanced en...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by optimizing manufacturing processes, mentoring technicians, and ensuring product quality in a dynamic team environment. Utilize your engineering expertise to enhance effici...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Transform packaging compliance by executing EPR programs, ensuring regulatory adherence, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and business continuity in North...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Optimize advanced semiconductor packaging processes, focusing on flip chip development and assembly. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance reliability, mitigate risks, and drive integration from d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform semiconductor packaging by optimizing flip chip processes, ensuring robust integration and reliability. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation from concept to high-volume product...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $104K *

Lead the charge in innovative packaging solutions, driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance packaging design and functionality, making a sign...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $104K *

Optimize packaging solutions by developing specifications, testing designs, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance functionality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment, driving innovation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$161K - $228K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate and enhance semiconductor packaging solutions, driving reliability and performance while optimizing processes and materials for high-volume production. Lead projects an...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $121K *

Develop innovative plastic components and mechanisms, leading cross-functional projects to meet market needs and quality standards in high-volume manufacturing for automotive and industrial applicatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $185K *

Lead the charge in medical device packaging engineering, driving design, testing, and compliance with ISO standards for both new and existing products while mentoring a team of professionals...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $96K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing production processes, enhancing efficiency, and driving the design of innovative manufacturing solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverag...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$99K - $188K *

Advance semiconductor packaging technologies by developing and optimizing innovative assembly processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance, reliability, and qualit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Lead global packaging engineering initiatives, optimizing systems for quality, safety, and compliance across manufacturing sites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance packaging solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in innovative product development, addressing complex customer needs while ensuring manufacturability. Collaborate across teams to deliver successful project management and technical l...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Elevate manufacturing efficiency by applying engineering principles and lean methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process reliability and reduce variability in the product...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.