Winter 2027 Co-op - Packaging Engineering

Keurig Dr Pepper•Burlington, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Winter 2027 Co-op - Packaging Engineering in Burlington, MA at Keurig Dr. Pepper, you will be part of an exciting and fast-paced company, whose goal is to satisfy every customer’s beverage needs, anytime, anywhere! You will have real responsibilities and lead projects that contribute to the overall growth and success of this leading beverage company. With a wide range of coffee product offerings, you’ll have the unique opportunity to learn about several packaging platforms, manufacturing processes, and distribution networks. This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit.

Requirements

Undergraduate currently enrolled in a full time academic program from an accredited college or university majoring in Packaging or Mechanical Engineering.
Available to work full time (40 hours per week, M-F, 8am-5pm) from January 2027 to May 2027.
Strong academic standing
Motivation to learn new skills, with passion for engineering and the drive to obtain results
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines
Strong communication skills including listening, written and verbal
Must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

Lead a department research or process improvement project, with the goal of streamlining the way we work and interact with the business
Develop and refine specifications for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging
Create package prototypes and renderings to support concept development
Lead a packaging project, involving the development or renovation of a packaging format
Support the KDP certified packaging lab on-site by helping with ISTA distribution and material testing, pallet load stability studies, and developing test methods and SOP’s
Conduct lab/pilot/scale-up tests, interacting closely with both our ISTA certified lab and our manufacturing sites
Gain experience in material and equipment interaction to understand key metrics for specification development and machine performance evaluation
Partner with Procurement and Quality to provide technical support and leadership when interacting with suppliers, brainstorming cost savings initiatives, and executing material qualifications
Partner with Commercial stakeholders to understand key business requirements and develop technical packaging solutions
Interact with various business processes, including Stage Gate, Change Validation Process, and Test & Trial Process
Engaging and partnering on innovative projects to gain experience in a fast paced, cross functional team environment
Receive mentor support for your professional development
Participate in meet & greets and lunch & learns with KDP executives and other organization leaders
Receive professional development training such as networking, professional skills development and presenting
Complete a project from start to finish and present it and your takeaways to your team, department, and senior leaders to highlight your project work and impact on the business