R&D Packaging Engineer

The Research & Development Packaging Engineer role is responsible for creating, prototyping, refining, and testing packaging designs for thermally protective (cold chain) distribution products as well as packaging used for standard distribution, retail, food service, and healthcare customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Package Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of thermodynamic and heat transfer principles will be preferred.
• Skill in using thermal analysis software such as SmartCAE, SimCenter or ANSYS will be a significant asset
• ISTA’s CTP I certification within the first 6-months nice to have
• Prior experience in a laboratory or production/operations environment
• Well-Versed in MS programs: Office, Excel, PowerPoint.
• CAD and CAM Experience, particularly SolidWorks a big plus.
• Experience running and maintaining CNC equipment also a plus
• Ability to troubleshoot engineered designs and suggest changes based on data analysis.
• Ability to prepare and execute test protocols in collaboration with QA, Project management, Engineering, Sales/Marketing
• Ability to solve problems in a variety of field and laboratory settings
• Ability to learn, operate, and maintain equipment in a safe and professional manner
• Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form
• Prior cold chain experience preferred but not required
• Prior experience in R&D testing laboratory preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement