Packaging Engineer Co-op: Hands-On R&D & Lab Experience

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onsite fitness center

Onsite medical clinic

Job summary

Johnsonville, LLC is offering an 8-month Packaging Engineer Co-op in Sheboygan Falls, WI, starting January 4, 2027 or May 24, 2027. You will join the R&D packaging team at the Johnsonville Technical Center, gaining hands-on experience across packaging materials and equipment.

Ideal candidates are Packaging Engineering majors in junior or senior year with GPA requirements and a drive to learn in a team‑based environment. Travel to Johnsonville facilities is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Packaging engineering students in junior or senior year with GPA expectations.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and problem solving are valued.
• Demonstrated interest in packaging or materials science is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design new packaging concepts meeting function and cost targets.
• Create protocepts using drawings and CAD tools for review.
• Support plant trials of new packaging materials and equipment.
• Modify lines/equipment for new processing applications.
• Troubleshoot production, product, and material issues.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Manufacturing and Engineering to meet goals.

Skills

Leadership

Entrepreneurial spirit

Teamwork

Education

Packaging Engineering major

Job description

Johnsonville, LLC is offering an 8-month Packaging Engineer Co-op in Sheboygan Falls, WI, starting January 4, 2027 or May 24, 2027. You will join the R&D packaging team at the Johnsonville Technical Center, gaining hands-on experience across packaging materials and equipment.

Ideal candidates are Packaging Engineering majors in junior or senior year with GPA requirements and a drive to learn in a team‑based environment. Travel to Johnsonville facilities is expected as needed.