Packaging Engineering Co-op: Build Real Packaging Solutions

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC invites you to join its R&D team in Sheboygan Falls, WI as an 8‑month Packaging Engineer Co‑op, with start dates January 4, 2027 or May 24, 2027. You will contribute to real projects in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

You will design and improve packaging, create protocepts, oversee plant trials, and coordinate with Marketing, Manufacturing and Engineering to meet cost and functionality goals.

Qualifications

• Candidate must currently be in their junior or senior year and a Packaging Engineer Major.
• Minimum 2.70 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in their core packaging concentration required.
• Prior work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design new packages or improve packages that meet functionality and cost requirements.
• Develop protocepts of packages; this will be done with drawings, descriptions, and via computer design.
• Facilitate plant trials of new packaging materials and/or equipment.
• Adapt/modify current lines/equipment to new processing applications.
• Troubleshoot and problem analysis related to production, products and materials.
• Work with other departments and outside customers and suppliers in support of projects and departmental packaging goals and objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Packaging design

Communication

Education

Packaging Engineer Major

GPA 2.70 overall

GPA 3.0 in core packaging

Job description

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC invites you to join its R&D team in Sheboygan Falls, WI as an 8‑month Packaging Engineer Co‑op, with start dates January 4, 2027 or May 24, 2027. You will contribute to real projects in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

You will design and improve packaging, create protocepts, oversee plant trials, and coordinate with Marketing, Manufacturing and Engineering to meet cost and functionality goals.