Packaging Engineering Co‑Op: 6-Month Innovation & Impact

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Shuttle service

Benefits package

Short-term incentive eligibility

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Packaging Engineering Co-Op to contribute to packaging development and testing on various projects at our North Chicago campus. You will participate in protocol execution, material specs, data mining, and opportunities for sustainability improvements, with housing and shuttle support for eligible students.

The program runs six months, requiring you to return to university after the co-op term, with potential professional development activities and networking across the Global

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Bachelor’s in Packaging or related field
• Must be returning to university the semester following your Co-Op
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 - June 2029
• Excellent problem-solving, written, and verbal skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership and project management skills
• Proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative and integrity
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong academic performance

Responsibilities

• Packaging development and testing for new projects
• Test protocol and test execution
• Material identification, selection, and specifications
• Data mining for standardization opportunities
• Sustainability and packaging improvement opportunities
• Coordinate and perform independent and team experiments in laboratory and manufacturing plants

Skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership

Project management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s in Packaging or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Packaging Engineering Co-Op to contribute to packaging development and testing on various projects at our North Chicago campus. You will participate in protocol execution, material specs, data mining, and opportunities for sustainability improvements, with housing and shuttle support for eligible students.

The program runs six months, requiring you to return to university after the co-op term, with potential professional development activities and networking across the Global