Remote Principal Packaging Engineer Jobs
Remote Principal Packaging Engineer jobs are in steady demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed product teams actively hiring for these senior roles in consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Employers hiring remotely right now include Professions, Frida, and ASML. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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OK International is a global manufacturer of electronic benchtop tools and precision dispensing solutions worldwide. We have two major product lines: Metcal electronics bench tool solutions and Techcon dispensing Systems.
We have facilities in Cypress California (US), Chandlers Ford (UK) and Shenzhen (China) supporting our customers worldwide. The OK International Team is dedicated at putting customers first, having an entrepreneurship mindset, innovative culture, cultivating relationships and never compromising on integrity. Welcome to our team!
OK International is part of the Dover Engineered Products segment of the Dover Corporation. Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV."
Account Management/Key Accounts work focuses on medium to long-term planning and face-to-face selling of a variety of products, services and/or solutions across multiple lines of business for a defined group of existing clients including: Developing medium to long-range sales plans and preparing strategies to protect, grow, and diversify the relationship with a defined group of existing customers. Identifying and managing interactions with assigned group of existing customers to identify cross/up and repeat sales opportunities. Resolving problems and ensuring customers receive high quality customer service. Developing client retention and growth plans and strategies for developing profitable business with assigned accounts. Reviewing and reporting on customer retention, business opportunity and market trends Incumbents in this specialization may be selling directly to the ultimate purchaser or indirectly through channel partners. Incumbents matching to this specialization are compensated based on achievement of sales targets. A Professional 3 applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities typically include: Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision.. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals.. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.Pay Range: USD 10000 - 115000 AnnuallyWe consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.Benefits: Benefits For This Position Include: A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions; Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance; Wellness Programs; Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability; Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance; Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance; Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance; Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance; Commuter Benefits; Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence; Paid Time Off, Including 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year, 120 Paid Vacation Hours For Salaried Positions And 80 Paid Vacation Hours For Hourly Positions Annually, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Frontloaded Annually On January 1St Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Business Travel Services; Employee Discounts; And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services. Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote principal packaging engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in packaging science, engineering, or a related technical field
- 7 or more years of hands-on packaging development and qualification experience
- Proficiency with CAD tools and structural dieline development software
- Experience with ISTA, ASTM, or ISO packaging test methods and protocols
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects from concept through commercialization
- Knowledge of FDA, EU, or other regulatory packaging requirements relevant to the industry
Tips for Your Remote Principal Packaging Engineer Job Search
Show async collaboration in your resume
Remote principal packaging engineer roles require you to coordinate across time zones without in-person check-ins. Call out PLM system experience, virtual design review participation, and written handoff documentation to show you can drive projects forward without face-to-face contact.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote principal packaging engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Build a digital packaging portfolio
Remote hiring managers can't walk a production floor with you, so your work needs to be visible online. Document structural design projects, material qualification results, and sustainability improvements in a shareable format you can send alongside your application.
Prepare for remote technical interviews
Expect virtual whiteboard sessions on dieline construction, drop-test protocols, or regulatory compliance scenarios. Practice narrating your design decisions out loud over video, since remote interviewers judge both your technical depth and your ability to communicate complex work clearly without physical samples.
Remote Principal Packaging Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote principal packaging engineer job?
Target companies with distributed R&D or product development teams, since those are the ones most comfortable managing senior packaging engineers remotely. Remote hiring managers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with PLM systems, CAD tools, and virtual collaboration platforms. Candidates who can show independent project ownership, cross-functional coordination experience, and a portfolio of packaging development outcomes have a clear edge over those who list skills without proof.
Which companies hire remote principal packaging engineers?
Remote principal packaging engineer roles are posted by Professions, Frida, and ASML and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include remote-first consumer goods brands, distributed medical device companies, and large CPG organizations that run engineering functions across multiple time zones.
Can you get a remote principal packaging engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry into this role is harder because employers expect you to work independently with minimal oversight from day one. Some smaller brands and contract packaging firms post remote junior roles where you can build experience. Showing completed packaging projects, proficiency in relevant software, and strong async communication skills helps close the gap when direct experience is limited.
Do you need a degree for remote principal packaging engineer jobs?
Usually, but a portfolio of real packaging work carries significant weight alongside formal credentials. Most remote employers list a degree in packaging science, mechanical engineering, or a related field, though some will substitute demonstrated expertise in materials, structural design, or regulatory compliance. What matters most is evidence you've led packaging development end to end.
Which industries hire the most remote principal packaging engineers?
Most remote principal packaging engineer openings sit in Food & Beverage and Technology & Software, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors hire remotely because their product development and engineering functions are already structured around distributed teams working across geographies.
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