Packaging Eng Co-op: Onsite, NPI & Savings

Syngenta Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of belonging and collaboration

Competitive wages

Meaningful, innovative projects

Job summary

Syngenta Crop Protection in Greensboro, NC, is seeking a Packaging Engineering Co-op to support packaging engineers with development, maintenance, and cost-reduction projects. You will interface with Formulation Development, Purchasing, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and other teams while managing your own project.

As part of the Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience and apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges, while developing professional skills during a

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Packaging, Packaging Science, or another closely related field of study.
• Must be a current student continuing their education upon completion of the internship term (graduation date of December 2027 or later).
• Prefer a student with Sophomore or Junior standing.
• Fluent in English. Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or another engineering/science discipline, with practical packaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the complete packaging development process, comprising the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, performance testing, and regulatory compliance for agricultural chemical product registration, transportation, storage, and use.
• Provide troubleshooting support to adjacent supply chain functions to ensure a safe, user-friendly customer experience.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage.
• Contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) teams, ensuring all packaging-related milestones are completed on time.
• Demonstrate knowledge of package technologies, materials, and testing related to the development of new packaging components.
• Implement innovative and sustainable packaging solutions that maximize our competitive advantage and build brand preference.

Skills

Fluent in English

Packaging knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree enrollment in Packaging/Packaging Science or related field

Job description

Syngenta Crop Protection in Greensboro, NC, is seeking a Packaging Engineering Co-op to support packaging engineers with development, maintenance, and cost-reduction projects. You will interface with Formulation Development, Purchasing, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and other teams while managing your own project.

As part of the Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience and apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges, while developing professional skills during a