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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.
Packaging Engineer Jobs
$80K - $95K *
Redefine engineering excellence by executing complex tasks in electronics manufacturing, optimizing Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and fostering improvement initiatives within a collaborative team env...
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Innovate medical device designs to enhance product safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive project success while managing ti...
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Transform manufacturing processes by developing, optimizing, and implementing solutions that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency in production operations. Lead continuous improvement initiatives a...
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$146K - $182K *
Optimize the development and execution of cryogenic gas processing technologies, providing technical leadership and support across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance design p...
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$91K - $156K *
Drive process engineering excellence in polymer manufacturing, ensuring safe, reliable, and optimized production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and operational eff...
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$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's focused on enhancing production efficiency and innovation. Leverage engineering expertise to improve processes, troubleshoot issues, and support the implementation of best practices...
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Senior Manager, Process Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Elevate operations by leading a team focused on automation performance and process optimization across automated distribution centers, ensuring continuous improvement and operational excellence throug...
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Engineering & Maintenance Manager
$95K - $115K *
Champion a culture of safety and efficiency as you lead engineering and maintenance initiatives, driving projects that enhance operations, reduce costs, and maximize reliability across the plant...
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$146K - $182K *
Champion the advancement of cryogenic gas processing technologies by providing technical leadership and engineering support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure succ...
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Drive innovation in cryogenic gas processing technologies, providing technical leadership and support for project execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance design practices and ens...
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Drive innovation in cryogenic gas processing technologies, leading project execution and technical oversight. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance design practices and ensure competitive...
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$146K - $182K *
Drive innovation and excellence in cryogenic gas processing technologies. Leverage your expertise to lead projects from inception to start-up, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance desi...
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$146K - $182K *
Lead the charge in advancing cryogenic gas processing technologies by providing technical leadership and engineering support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure suc...
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$146K - $182K *
Unlock potential by leading the development and execution of innovative cryogenic gas processing technologies, driving project success from inception to start-up while collaborating with cross-functio...
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$146K - $182K *
Shape the future of cryogenic gas processing technologies by leading instrumentation and controls engineering efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success from design to...
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$146K - $182K *
Develop and oversee innovative cryogenic gas processing technologies, ensuring successful project execution and startup support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive optimization and compl...
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$146K - $182K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in cryogenic gas processing technologies. Leverage your expertise in instrumentation and controls to lead projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and e...
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$146K - $182K *
Unlock innovation in cryogenic gas processing as a Lead Instruments and Controls Engineer. Drive project success through technical leadership, collaboration, and compliance, while supporting startups...
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$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative product development by prototyping and shipping solutions that enhance user experience. Collaborate closely with customers to understand their needs and drive impactful outcomes th...
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$85K - $100K *
Design and develop innovative filtration products, leading cross-functional teams to transform concepts into manufacturable solutions while ensuring performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness throug...
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$110K - $130K *
Transform product development through customer engagement, leading cross-functional teams and technical initiatives. Drive innovation and enhance reliability by managing the full lifecycle of complex...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive product development by collaborating with customers and R&D teams, managing full lifecycle activities from requirements to deployment while ensuring technical excellence and customer satisfactio...
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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer- Metallurgy
$120K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead innovative mechanical design projects, focusing on metallurgy and powder metallurgy. Drive product development from R&D to production, collaborating with cross-function...
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VP, Advanced Packaging Technology Lead
$175K - $210K *
Lead the strategy and development of advanced IC packaging technologies for key market segments, collaborating across teams to drive customer engagement and achieve successful commercialization. Ensur...
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R&D Process Development Engineer
$108K - $154K *
Join a team that's shaping the future in R&D by developing robust manufacturing processes from innovative technologies through production readiness, ensuring quality and repeatability across operation...
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does a Packaging Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Search Ladders for vetted Packaging Engineer opportunities and review listings for salary, location, responsibilities, and qualifications.