Packaging Engineer Co-op

*This Co-op will last roughly 8 months. It will start in January 2026 and last 6-8 months. There is some flexibility regarding start and end dates.

OUR TEAM: The Packaging Engineering team consists of engineers with varied industry experience and lengths of service providing you with a great ability to both learn and share your experience with others. We also rotate through 2 interns each year who help keep our on-site prototype and testing lab moving. We work with a broad range of packaging from bottles, caps, vials, and tubes for reagent packaging to foam and corrugated for instrument packaging. We have full design and prototyping capabilities for all materials in-house.

JOB OBJECTIVE: Support the development of packaging designs, materials, and processes, and recommend improvements from concept through implementation. Contribute to the investigation and analysis of existing dispensing and packaging operations, with a focus on continuous improvement in quality, cost, throughput, efficiency, workflow, and overall resource utilization.

CORE DUTIES:

1. Design Support: Assist in the development and modification of packaging designs for life science products using CAD tools and prototyping methods.

2. Testing & Validation: Perform packaging performance tests such as drop, vibration, and environmental conditioning, and document results to support validation efforts.

3. Regulatory & Labeling Compliance: Support the creation and review of packaging and labeling components to ensure alignment with FDA, ISO, and other regulatory requirements.

4. Continuous Improvement: Participate in cost reduction and sustainability projects by identifying material optimization opportunities and supporting process improvements.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to source materials, obtain specifications, and assist in packaging implementation activities.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Packaging Engineering.

2. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

3. Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record of contributing effectively in team settings.

4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to clarity and technical accuracy.

5. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other standard office productivity tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Familiarity with the development and application of engineering or drafting standards.

2. Experience using document management systems or related software platforms (e.g., PLM, ERP).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to safely work in a production environment around automated and semi-automated equipment.

2. Ability to perform standard office duties at a computer workstation for extended periods.

3. Comfortable working in a lab environment with chemical and biological materials.

4. Willing to travel by car or air for site visits or events, including occasional overnight stays.

5. Capability to lift and handle up to 30 pounds as needed for materials or packaging samples.

At Promega, we are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and creating a culture where everyone belongs. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ensuring that employment decisions are made fairly and equitably.