Packaging Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Stanley Black & Decker•Towson, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Stanley Black & Decker is hiring a Packaging Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Towson, Maryland. The intern will support packaging engineering projects and activities, working with global packaging teams, suppliers, and cross-functional colleagues. The role offers exposure to multiple areas of packaging engineering, a variety of tasks and projects, and opportunities to build a professional network through the company's internship program, which includes regular events, weekly lunch-and-learn sessions, and customized training. The intern will help develop packaging solutions and requirements, create and qualify packaging structures, prepare specifications and labeling, and build prototypes for customer line reviews and retailer sales pitches. The position has a flexible schedule capped at 40 hours per week. The posted hourly pay range for Maryland is $22.00–$27.00. The description also lists an annual full-time salary range of $38,600–$62,200, noting compensation may vary based on factors such as location, qualifications, and experience.

Requirements

Be a rising junior or senior with a target graduation date of 2027 or 2028.
Actively pursue a degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, or a related field.
Maintain strong academic credentials.
Have a basic understanding of packaging-related manufacturing processes, including printing, die-cutting, thermoforming, injection molding, and blow molding.
Have a basic understanding of packaging materials such as corrugated, paperboard, and plastic, and their characteristics for packaging structural design.
Be familiar with Artios CAD, TOPS/Cape, and Adobe Creative.

Responsibilities

Design, innovate, and execute packaging solutions with support from internal resources.
Work with the global packaging team and suppliers to develop packaging requirements, material specifications, and project priorities.
Develop packaging structures that balance quality and cost using regionally available materials, and qualify them through testing.
Develop packaging specifications, labeling, and approvals.
Create prototypes for customer line reviews and sales pitches with major retailers.
Work on a wide variety of tasks and projects with a cross-functional team.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Career development opportunities.
Opportunity for career advancement upon graduation.
Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability coverage.
401(k) retirement benefits.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Paid time off, including paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
Tuition reimbursement.
Wellness program.
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and other partner programs.
Access to learning resources, including Lean Academy and an online university.