Associate Engineer Packaging

Vertiv; Pune District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Pune, India, is seeking a Packaging Associate Engineer to design, validate, and optimize packaging solutions ensuring product protection, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chains to deliver robust packaging and documentation.

The role emphasizes sustainability, material evaluation, and continuous improvement, with a focus on MCAD-based design and packaging processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in mechanical design using MCAD tools.
• 1 year of experience in packaging or manufacturing engineering is desirable.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop package solutions.
• Support packaging validation through testing methods.
• Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, service, marketing, procurement, logistics and suppliers.
• Prepare packaging specifications, drawings, BOMs, and customer-facing instructions.
• Support production and resolve packaging-related issues.
• Evaluate packaging materials for performance, recyclability, cost, and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulations; support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

MCAD tools

Mechanical design

Documentation practices

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP/PLM systems

Job description

Job Description:

Packaging Associate Engineer:

Role Summary

The Packaging Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and optimization of packaging solutions to ensure product and environment protection, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop package solutions.
• Support packaging validation through simulated and physical testing methods.
• Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, service, marketing, procurement, logistics, and suppliers.
• Prepare packaging specifications, drawings, BOMs, and customer-facing instructions.
• Support production and resolve packaging‑related issues as they occur.
• Evaluate packaging materials for performance, recycled content, recyclability, cost, and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, customer requirements, and international / national regulations.
• Support continuous improvement and cost‑reduction initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. In lieu of a degree, previous work experience may be considered.
• 1-2 years of experience in mechanical design using MCAD tools
• 1 year of experience in packaging or manufacturing engineering is desired
• Working knowledge of documentation practices.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with sustainability initiatives or material reduction.
• Familiarity with SAP/PLM systems and change management.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.