Engineer, Packaging

Danfoss; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring & training

Flexible work environment

Inclusive workplace

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss Power Solutions is seeking an Associate Engineer, Packaging in Van Wert, OH to develop innovative packaging that protects products from supplier to customer. You will prototype, test, and ensure regulatory compliance while advancing cost efficiency and sustainability across global sites.

The role involves collaboration with Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Sales, and Procurement to drive packaging design, prototyping, and continuous improvement, enabling a safer and more reliable

Qualifications

• Strong English communication, both written and verbal.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive and adaptable in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop packaging solutions to maintain product integrity from supplier to customer.
• Create prototypes and conduct drop, vibration, and environmental tests.
• Ensure packaging complies with regulations and drives sustainability initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focusing on cost, sustainability, and performance.
• Act as the packaging subject matter expert for internal teams and promote best practices.

Skills

Strong English

Adaptability

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Quality and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)

Work Location Type: On-site

Annual Salary Range: 55,000 - 65,000

Job Experience Level: Associate

Associate Engineer, Packaging

Req ID: 52427 Job Location: Van Wert, OH, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Quality and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Work Location Type: On-site Annual Salary Range: 55,000 - 65,000 Job Experience Level: Associate Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

As our Division Associate Engineer, Packaging, you’ll play a key role in minimizing waste, reducing costs, and ensuring product safety during transportation and storage by developing and deploying innovative packaging solutions across our Fluid Conveyance global sites.

Your impact? Thanks to your expertise, we’ll see fewer product failures and customer complaints, improved cost efficiency, and packaging designs that set standards for sustainability and reliability. Both our customers and colleagues will benefit directly from your work—enjoying products that arrive in perfect condition, greater operational efficiency, and a stronger commitment to sustainability.

You’ll collaborate with internal partners such as Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Sales, and Procurement, and take ownership of packaging design, compliance, prototyping, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement—helping us move toward a more innovative and sustainable future.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and develop innovative and cost-effective packaging solutions to ensure product integrity from supplier to customer.
• Create physical prototypes and conduct rigorous testing (drop, vibration, environmental) to validate packaging.
• Ensure all packaging solutions comply with relevant regulations and lead sustainability initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on cost reduction, sustainability, and performance enhancement.
• Serve as the technical packaging expert for internal teams and champion the adoption of industry best practices.

What We're Looking For

• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to handle and resolve conflicts efficiently.
• Initiative with a proactive approach to challenges.
• High integrity and adherence to ethical standards.

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Want to know more? Please visit our F AQ Pag e .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.