Packaging Engineer Jobs in Texas

Packaging Engineer jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in food and beverage manufacturing, consumer goods, petrochemicals, and medical device production at levels from entry-level through senior principal. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio are the primary hiring centers, where established employers such as Kimberly-Clark, Sysco, and Emerson Electric maintain significant packaging engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties in Texas include sustainable packaging design, materials testing, and automated packaging line integration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles26
Top employerApple
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring14
Work type83% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Toyota North America
Packaging Design Engineer
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Toyota North America
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Packaging Design Engineer
Toyota North America
Plano, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
10,000+

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Synopsys
Principal EDA R&D Engineer, Advanced Packaging
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Principal EDA R&D Engineer, Advanced Packaging
Synopsys
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
$166k - $249k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Central Garden & Pet
Packaging Engineer
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Packaging Engineer
Central Garden & Pet
Dallas, Texas
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
5,001-10,000

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BD
Packaging Engineer
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BD
Added 5d ago
Packaging Engineer
BD
El Paso, Texas
Business Strategy
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Apple
Materials Engineer, Packaging Product Design
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Apple
Added 1w ago
Materials Engineer, Packaging Product Design
Apple
Austin, Texas
Customer Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$185k - $278k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Packaging Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

El Paso
2 jobs
Houston
2 jobs
Plano
1 job
Dallas
1 job
Frisco
1 job
Seguin
1 job
Waller
1 job
Abilene
1 job

Packaging Engineer Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Apple
Apple6 open roles
Tesla
Tesla2 open roles
BD
BD1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Manufacturing

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in packaging engineer jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in packaging science, mechanical engineering, or a closely related engineering field
  • Hands-on experience with packaging materials selection, testing, and regulatory compliance standards
  • Proficiency with CAD software and structural packaging design tools such as TOPS Pro or ArtiosCAD
  • Familiarity with ISTA, ASTM, or TAPPI packaging test protocols used by Texas manufacturers
  • Experience managing packaging projects from concept through production in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working with supply chain, quality, and production teams

Packaging Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a packaging engineer in Texas?

Most packaging engineers in Texas enter the field with a bachelor's degree in packaging science, mechanical engineering, materials science, or industrial engineering. Texas does not require a state-issued license specifically for packaging engineers, though candidates who hold a Professional Engineer license issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors gain a competitive edge in regulated industries. Employers in food, medical device, and industrial manufacturing are the most consistent hirers.

Which companies hire packaging engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring packaging engineers in Texas right now include Apple, Tesla, and BD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, and petrochemical companies means ongoing demand from both large corporations and regional contract manufacturers across the state.

Which Texas cities have the most packaging engineer jobs?

Austin, El Paso, and Houston have the most packaging engineer openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense concentration of food processing, chemical manufacturing, and industrial distribution companies, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws hiring from major consumer goods headquarters and logistics hubs, and San Antonio's growing advanced manufacturing sector supports steady openings there as well.

Are there remote packaging engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Packaging engineering is fundamentally a hands-on role requiring lab testing, production floor presence, and vendor coordination, so most positions are on-site or hybrid at most. About 17% of packaging engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to cover project management, specification writing, or supplier qualification work that can be done off-site.

How can I get hired as a packaging engineer in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a co-op or internship at a Texas food, consumer goods, or industrial manufacturer while completing an engineering degree, since companies like Kimberly-Clark and Sysco regularly bring on new graduates through structured development programs. Candidates transitioning from quality technician, manufacturing engineer, or materials testing roles carry directly transferable skills. Building a portfolio of packaging design or testing projects and earning a Certified Packaging Professional credential strengthens any early-career application significantly.

Where can I find and apply to packaging engineer jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to packaging engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to each listing.

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