Packaging Engineer Co-Op

Danone; Louisville (CO); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Danone is seeking a packaging engineering co-op in the United States, with placements in Louisville, CO or White Plains, NY. The role focuses on supporting packaging technology, materials testing, and process improvements within the Research & Innovation team.

You will lead packaging initiatives, conduct extensive performance testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to design new formats for various channels.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related field.
• Completed coursework in Materials Science, Distribution Packaging, and Food Packaging.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; collaborative team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation/productivity/sustainability initiatives of existing packaging platforms by identifying, testing, and qualifying different materials or processes.
• Conduct extensive testing to evaluate product and package performance in a real-world environment.
• Design a new package format for different channels of trade (e.g. Club stores, Value, & Grocery).
• Assist in preparation of documentation and specifications for packaging materials.
• Work with cross functional teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering

Materials Science

Distribution Packaging

Food Packaging

Job description

About the Job

Everyone on our Research & Innovation team shares a passion for innovation, new process, new formulations, new packaging and new ways of thinking. By joining this team, you will use your scientific and technologic expertise to bring health through food, meet the needs of consumers and nurture growth in the business.

Reporting to a Sr. Packaging Engineer, this position is part of the Research & Innovation team, and is responsible for providing technical support on projects within a business unit related to dairy and non-dairy packaging.

This Co-Op will take place from January 11, 2027 – June 25th, 2027, located in Louisville, CO or White Plains, NY.

Target Profile

• Candidate must be pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree
• Proven leadership, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter who takes initiative to identify areas of opportunity and take action
• Ability to handle confidential information and use discretion within and outside of the organization
• Previous internship or work experience (strongly preferred)
• Interest in the consumer-packaged goods / manufacturing industry with the desire to start a career with Danone after graduation (strongly preferred)

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:

• You will Lead innovation/productivity/sustainability initiatives of existing packaging platforms by identifying, testing, and qualifying different materials or processes
• You will Conduct extensive testing to evaluate product and package performance in a real-world environment
• You will Design a new package format for different channels of trade (e.g. Club stores, Value, & Grocery)
• You will Assist in preparation of documentation and specifications for packaging materials
• You will Work with cross functional teams

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This role is primarily performed in a standard office setting and requires the ability to remain in a stationary position (e.g., seated or standing) for extended periods.
• The employee may be exposed to moderate noise levels from office equipment and conversations. Hybrid or remote work arrangements may apply, which can introduce variability in work settings.

Compensation & Benefits:

The base compensation for this position is $28/hour. Additional housing stipend is also provided.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we’re looking for, including both required and preferred criteria:

Education & Experience:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related field
• One or more courses completed: Materials Science, Distribution Packaging, and Food Packaging

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Collaborative and able to work in a team environment

About Us

Life at Danone

With 5,000 employees across two headquarters and 10+ U.S. manufacturing locations, Danone offers a vibrant culture, meaningful work and growth opportunities that make employees proud to be Danoners. Rooted in our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, Danone is proud to be the world’s largest B Corp. Learn more about Life at Danone

Our Brands

When you join Danone USA, you’ll work with some of the best known food and beverage brands in the world, including Activia®, Danimals®, Oikos®, Silk®, Dannon®, evian®, International Delight®, STŌK® Cold Brew Coffee®, and more. View our full lineup of brands.

Our Benefits

Our benefits support your physical, mental, financial and family wellbeing through health coverage, flexible time off, retirement savings, family care support and more. Learn more about our benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Danone USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EOO rights under law click here.