Packaging Engineer

JC Automation Corp • Juncos, PR

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About The Position

A Packaging Engineer designs, develops, and tests protective, cost-effective, and sustainable packaging solutions for products. They ensure product safety during transport, manage material specifications, and optimize packaging processes to meet regulatory, quality, and environmental standards. This role focuses on the design, development, and implementation of packaging solutions to ensure product protection, quality, and compliance. It emphasizes execution, technical accuracy, and continuous improvement of packaging processes and performance.

Requirements

• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software with project management skills.
• Testing expertise (ASTM/ISTA)
• Bachelor’s degree in product designing, packaging or related engineering fields.
• 3+ years of experience in packaging design and development
• Strong knowledge of packaging technology, materials and design principles with knowledge of testing methods, regulations and standards for packaging
• Familiarity with production equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of sustainability and environmental issues related to packaging.
• Strong creativity skills for developing unique packaging solutions using current trends.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of regulatory requirements related to packaging materials and design.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies.
• Familiarity with packaging robotics and automation.
• Experience with packaging-related software.
• Ability to work collaboratively or individually.

Responsibilities

• Design packaging solutions that protect and preserve products during transportation, storage and handling.
• Conducting feasibility studies to determine the suitability of packaging solutions for specific products.
• Analysing data and researching to improve the packaging process and implementing relevant solutions.
• Developing and executing standard operating procedures and guidelines for product packaging in the company.
• Ensure consistency and quality of packaging across the organisation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level