Packaging Research Associate

Silgan Plastics • Brookfield, WI

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Silgan Containers as a Packaging Research Associate in Brookfield, WI NEW GRADS WELCOME! Start your career with the industry leader in metal food packaging and help shape the future of high-quality packaging solutions. Why Silgan : At Silgan, we invest in our employees with stability, training, and long‑term career growth. Here’s what you can expect: Excellent pay with annual merit increases . Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance . Additional benefits such as pet insurance, wellness programs, and online workouts . 401 k retirement savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar company match . Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement . Long‑term stability and meaningful advancement opportunities . A culture that prioritizes safety, innovation, and promoting from within . What You Will Do : As a Packaging Research Associate , you will play a key role in evaluating the performance of metal food containers and secondary packaging. Your work directly supports product development, plant quality, and customer satisfaction .

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Packaging or related field
• Ability to perform standardized testing through ASTM and similar formats
• Working knowledge of statistics and experimental design
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt quickly to changing project needs
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs , work seated or standing for long periods , and perform repetitive motions
• Comfort working around chemicals, solvents, moving machinery, and occasional high‑noise environment s

Responsibilities

• Applying written safety procedures to maintain a safe laboratory environment
• Designing and conducting studies to evaluate how materials, product design, manufacturing, and packaging affect container performance
• Performing laboratory testing using industry‑standard and proprietary methods
• Supporting manufacturing divisions with technical insights to improve container quality and performance
• Testing new container materials and designs, including evaluations related to thermal processing
• Completing dimensional, strength, and material evaluations using specialized tools and instrumentation
• Preparing clear, concise technical reports and presenting findings when needed
• Maintaining lab equipment, ordering supplies, and performing routine housekeeping
• Training other employees and supporting team members as needed
• Participating in facility tours and traveling occasionally for training or project support

Benefits

• Excellent pay with annual merit increases
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Additional benefits such as pet insurance, wellness programs, and online workouts
• 401 k retirement savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement
• Long‑term stability and meaningful advancement opportunities
• A culture that prioritizes safety, innovation, and promoting from within

What This Job Offers

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