Packaging Engineer: Innovative, Sustainable Packaging

JC Automation; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Automation Corp. (JCA) is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design, develop, and test protective packaging that ensures product safety during transport. You will manage material specifications and optimize processes to meet regulatory and environmental standards.

The role emphasizes execution, technical accuracy, and continuous improvement of packaging performance, with responsibilities across feasibility studies, data analysis, SOP development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in product design/packaging or related engineering field.
• 3+ years of packaging design and development experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software with project management skills.
• Testing expertise per ASTM/ISTA standards.
• Knowledge of packaging technology, materials, and design principles.
• Familiarity with production equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of sustainability and environmental issues related to packaging.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design packaging solutions that protect and preserve products during transportation, storage and handling.
• Conduct feasibility studies to determine suitability of packaging solutions for specific products.
• Analyse data and research to improve the packaging process and implement relevant solutions.
• Develop and execute standard operating procedures and guidelines for product packaging in the company.
• Ensure consistency and quality of packaging across the organisation.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Project management

Testing methods

Regulatory knowledge

Sustainability

Technical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in product design/packaging

Tools

3D printing

Packaging robotics

Job description

JC Automation Corp. (JCA) is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design, develop, and test protective packaging that ensures product safety during transport. You will manage material specifications and optimize processes to meet regulatory and environmental standards.

The role emphasizes execution, technical accuracy, and continuous improvement of packaging performance, with responsibilities across feasibility studies, data analysis, SOP development, and cross-functional collaboration.