Packaging Engineer Intern Spring 2027

Printpack Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Printpack is seeking a Packaging Engineer Intern for Spring 2027 (January 2027–June 2027) in Atlanta, GA. You will work with the Technology and Innovation team, design next-generation packaging solutions, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing on strategic growth initiatives.

The role reports to a Product Development Manager and offers hands-on project experience with major consumer products brands, plus a housing stipend and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Working toward a Bachelor of Science in Packaging or related technical field.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage specification consolidation, packaging materials performance criteria, sample fabrication, and prototyping.
• Provide support to Manufacturing by implementing standard operating procedures on equipment and supporting development trials.
• Conduct basic research on new technologies.
• Interact with Sales, Marketing, and Technical associates on product platforms and market development initiatives.
• Facilitate Product Development/Marketing innovation sessions by organizing, completing pre-work or research, and following up on actions.

Education

B.S. in Packaging

Job description

Printpack partners with thriving brands, to deliver the most innovative flexible and specialty rigid packaging solutions in the market. Printpack embodies the employee-centric values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr.; with an emphasis on attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry and empowering associates to succeed. Its customer base includes Pepsico, Hershey, Starbucks, L’Oreal, General Mills, Blue Buffalo, and Coca-Cola, among many others. A privately held enterprise, Printpack employs over 3,700 people in 19 worldwide locations with its corporate headquarters based in Atlanta, GA.

Internship Overview

Packaging Engineer Intern Printpack’s Technology and Innovation team is seeking a Packaging Engineer Intern for Spring 2027 (January 2027-June 2027). This internship will provide a unique opportunity to work directly with Product Development designing next generation packaging solutions, with Manufacturing personnel utilizing state of the art equipment, and with Sales and Marketing professionals creating strategic growth platforms. This is a full-time position located in Atlanta, GA and will report to a Product Development Manager. This is a great opportunity to get hands‑on experience managing challenging projects with the largest and fastest growing consumer products companies in the US. This internship offers competitive compensation and housing stipend.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage activities including: specification consolidation, packaging materials performance criteria, sample fabrication, and prototyping.
• Provide support to Manufacturing by implementing standard operating procedures on equipment and supporting development trials.
• Conduct basic research on new technologies.
• Interact with Sales, Marketing, and Technical associates on various product platforms and market development initiatives.
• Facilitate Product Development/Marketing innovation sessions by organizing, completing pre‑work or research, and following up on actions items created.

Minimum Requirements

• Working toward a Bachelor of Science in Packaging or related technical field.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Printpack is proudly an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Printpack is committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs.

To view your rights and government notices, please see the links below: Know Your Rights - Conozca sus Derechos - Your Rights Under USERRA (dol.gov) - FMLA - FMLA (Spanish) - Polygraph Protection - Right to Work - Right to Work (Spanish).

Printpack is an equal opportunity employer, remain focused on creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity as an enhancement to our work culture and a vital contributor to our success.

Benefits

Printpack offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellness and provide protection for its associates and their families.

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Short‑term disability
• Long‑term disability
• 401(k)
• Matching gift program
• Employee assistance programs
• Educational assistance
• Service awards

About Printpack

Printpack is one of the most innovative and progressive packaging companies in the world and it embodies the employee‑centric values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr. in 1956. Printpack’s competition can buy the same equipment and materials, but the difference has always been the people who walk their plant floors and stroll through their hallways. There is no question that Printpack’s associates are a major factor in why their customers have faithfully relied on the Printpack level of service for over 60 years.

The Printpack Statement of Philosophy reflects on a commitment to their associates and a belief that they should “provide opportunities for personal fulfillment and growth commensurate with each individual’s highest level of competence and degree of contribution.”

Printpack is “Converting Vision into Value” for their associates, their community, their customers, and hopefully…for you.