Entry Level Packaging Engineer Jobs
New grad packaging engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Food & Beverage, with employers like SYNTEGON, Amazon, and Intel Corporation hiring at this level now.
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We are seeking a Packaging Development Engineer to design, develop, validate, and optimize packaging systems for new and existing products. This role collaborates closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams to ensure packaging solutions meet performance, regulatory, cost, and sustainability requirements. The ideal candidate has experience in package design, testing, validation, and commercialization within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions for new and existing products.
- Lead packaging development projects from concept through commercialization.
- Evaluate packaging materials and components for functionality, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Develop packaging specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Plan and execute package validation activities, including transit, distribution, and shelf-life testing.
- Collaborate with suppliers to qualify new packaging materials and resolve technical issues.
- Support manufacturing line trials, packaging equipment validation, and process improvements.
- Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for packaging-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, ISO, ASTM, ISTA, and other applicable standards.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and Procurement.
- Support cost reduction, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain Design History Files (DHF), change controls, risk assessments, and technical reports.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.
- 2 5 years of experience in packaging development, package engineering, or product development.
- Experience with packaging materials such as plastics, paperboard, corrugated packaging, labels, films, foams, or glass.
- Knowledge of packaging validation and performance testing.
- Experience working with CAD software for packaging design is preferred.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, consumer products, food & beverage, or manufacturing industries.
- Knowledge of ISTA, ASTM, ISO 11607, FDA, and GMP requirements.
- Experience with packaging line equipment and automation.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
- Experience with supplier qualification and package commercialization.
We are seeking a Packaging Development Engineer to design, develop, validate, and optimize packaging systems for new and existing products. This role collaborates closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams to ensure packaging solutions meet performance, regulatory, cost, and sustainability requirements. The ideal candidate has experience in package design, testing, validation, and commercialization within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions for new and existing products.
- Lead packaging development projects from concept through commercialization.
- Evaluate packaging materials and components for functionality, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Develop packaging specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Plan and execute package validation activities, including transit, distribution, and shelf-life testing.
- Collaborate with suppliers to qualify new packaging materials and resolve technical issues.
- Support manufacturing line trials, packaging equipment validation, and process improvements.
- Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for packaging-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, ISO, ASTM, ISTA, and other applicable standards.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and Procurement.
- Support cost reduction, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain Design History Files (DHF), change controls, risk assessments, and technical reports.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.
- 2 5 years of experience in packaging development, package engineering, or product development.
- Experience with packaging materials such as plastics, paperboard, corrugated packaging, labels, films, foams, or glass.
- Knowledge of packaging validation and performance testing.
- Experience working with CAD software for packaging design is preferred.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, consumer products, food & beverage, or manufacturing industries.
- Knowledge of ISTA, ASTM, ISO 11607, FDA, and GMP requirements.
- Experience with packaging line equipment and automation.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
- Experience with supplier qualification and package commercialization.
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Entry Level Packaging Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level packaging engineer job?
Entry level packaging engineer roles favor candidates who can show hands-on work: internships, co-ops, capstone projects, or self-directed packaging designs. Employers at this level look for familiarity with CAD tools, materials knowledge, and an understanding of packaging testing standards. A concise portfolio that demonstrates you can take a design from concept to prototype gives you a clear edge over candidates who rely on coursework alone.
Which companies hire entry level packaging engineers?
Companies hiring entry level packaging engineers right now include SYNTEGON, Amazon, and Intel Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of consumer goods manufacturers, food and beverage producers, pharmaceutical companies, and contract packaging firms that regularly bring in new graduates to support design and development teams.
Are there remote entry level packaging engineer jobs?
Yes, though most entry level packaging engineer roles are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 14% of entry level packaging engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and these tend to sit in documentation, supplier coordination, or project support functions where physical prototyping is handled separately by a lab or production team.
Are these new grad packaging engineer jobs?
Yes. The listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior packaging engineer roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-ops in place of full-time history, and does not require professional certifications. If a posting mentions a portfolio, capstone project, or coursework as acceptable credentials, it is designed with new grads in mind.
Which industries hire the most entry level packaging engineers?
Entry Level packaging engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the junior level because they face ongoing product launches, regulatory packaging requirements, and sustainability mandates that require dedicated engineering support from the ground up.