Active & Intelligent Packaging Innovation Engineer

ProAmpac; Hanover Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac is seeking an Innovation Engineer, Active & Intelligent Packaging in a hybrid role spanning Rochester NY, Menasha WI, and Hanover Park IL. The role focuses on researching and commercializing active and intelligent packaging technologies, guiding projects from concept to market, and collaborating across R&D, manufacturing, and commercial teams.

The ideal candidate holds a advanced degree in a relevant field, with strong analytical, project management, and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Packaging Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting product development, research, innovation, or commercialization activities in packaging, food, materials, or related industries.
• Working knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, packaging science, material science, and statistical methodologies.
• Experience working with FDA regulations and quality standards.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and commercial teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and commercialization of active and intelligent packaging technologies.
• Evaluate new concepts through laboratory testing, product validation, and customer trials.
• Design and execute food shelf-life, microbiology, physical property, and performance testing protocols.
• Partner with R&D, manufacturing, quality, procurement, sales, suppliers, and customers to advance innovative packaging solutions.
• Lead and support plant trials and scale-up activities from development through commercialization.
• Research emerging technologies, industry trends, scientific literature, and regulatory developments.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical and product quality issues.
• Support customer innovation workshops and collaborative product development initiatives.
• Develop technical documentation, specifications, and performance reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable FDA requirements and industry standards.
• Apply project management and cost-analysis techniques to drive successful innovation projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Food Science/ Microbiology/ Packaging Science/ Materials Science/ Chemical Engineering

PhD in related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ProAmpac is seeking an Innovation Engineer, Active & Intelligent Packaging in a hybrid role spanning Rochester NY, Menasha WI, and Hanover Park IL. The role focuses on researching and commercializing active and intelligent packaging technologies, guiding projects from concept to market, and collaborating across R&D, manufacturing, and commercial teams.

The ideal candidate holds a advanced degree in a relevant field, with strong analytical, project management, and communication skills, and