Packaging Engineer II: Thermal Packaging & CAD Design

Temperpack; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TemperPack is seeking a Packaging Engineer II in Richmond, VA to advance packaging solutions for cold‑chain shipping, from density calculations to ISTA‑aligned testing. You will collaborate with the Packaging Engineering team, use SOLIDWORKS and Onshape, and maintain testing data and CAD diagrams for customers and sales materials.

The role requires a BS in Packaging or Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years of box/corrugated design with 2–4 years in cold‑chain shipping, plus ISTA I/II

Qualifications

• BS in Packaging or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of box and corrugated design experience.
• 2–4 years of cold‑chain shipping experience.
• ISTA CTP I and II certification within 6 months.
• Project management experience.
• CAD/FEA experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Team‑player attitude.
• Excellent written, spoken, and listening communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented and quality‑focused.

Responsibilities

• Document and assess existing pack‑out solutions; measure and weigh packing elements, calculate density, void space, surface area, and other key metrics.
• Use math, software, and ingenuity to develop new pack‑out configurations that optimize shippers for performance, economics, or other customer specifications.
• Maintain a database of solutions by diagnosing inbound samples and informing solution design.
• Collaborate with other Packaging Engineers to design, conduct, and document thermal packaging tests in line with ISTA standards; assist in design, preparation, and maintenance of testing materials and equipment, analyze data, and prepare test reports for customers.
• Utilize CAD software to create accurate packaging diagrams for testing, sales, and marketing documents.
• Employ Excel and CAD programs such as SOLIDWORKS and Onshape.
• Be organized, detail‑oriented, and maintain a “test mentality”; define objectives, use creative thinking, eliminate variables, and clearly explain outcomes to stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a continuous learning mindset and willingness to learn new tasks as the business grows.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Packaging or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/FEA

SOLIDWORKS

Onshape

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

TemperPack is seeking a Packaging Engineer II in Richmond, VA to advance packaging solutions for cold‑chain shipping, from density calculations to ISTA‑aligned testing. You will collaborate with the Packaging Engineering team, use SOLIDWORKS and Onshape, and maintain testing data and CAD diagrams for customers and sales materials.

The role requires a BS in Packaging or Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years of box/corrugated design with 2–4 years in cold‑chain shipping, plus ISTA I/II