Senior Packaging Engineer

Amperesand • Reno, NV

2d • $130,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Amperesand is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Packaging Engineer to join our team and own packaging for incoming components. The primary function of this position is to design in-bound part packaging optimized to protect components for domestic and international shipment, and to interface with part picking on our production lines. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, suppliers, quality, and program management. You will be directly responsible for Amperesand’s most unique and critical packaging designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience and demonstrated accomplishments.
• 3+ years of experience designing packaging for components from concept to production.
• Expertise in CAD modeling using 3D EXPERIENCE (CATIA 3DX/V5 or Solidworks preferred)
• Capability with CAE simulation tools such as Ansys
• Familiarity with packaging component manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFM/DFA principles.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with electronics packaging and PCBAs
• Experience defining packaging quality documents and supplier standards.
• Experience working in Agile development environments, including task management and sprint planning using Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical designs of packaging that are optimized to protect components, for weight, durability, and interfacing with material handling in the manufacturing line.
• Perform 3D modeling, FEA, and durability analysis of concept packaging designs.
• Design, source, build, and execute testing on prototype packaging.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance to standards (ISTA, ASTM, etc.)
• Deliver finished 3D/2D and engineering specifications to be used for supplier bidding and compliance documentation.
• Participate in packaging and component supplier evaluation.
• Partner with engineering teams in design, manufacturing, material handling, NPI, to develop designs and review requirements, from concept through production.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan through Empower
• Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• 100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks) and paternal leave (6 weeks)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree