Packaging Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Stanley Black & Decker; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker is seeking a Packaging Engineering intern in Towson, MD. You will design and test packaging solutions, work with a global team, and help develop specifications and prototypes for major retailers.

The role emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and strong communication, with a max 40-hour work week and opportunities to gain hands-on experience across packaging processes. This internship offers exposure to Fortune 500 operations and product leadership.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering or related field.
• Be a rising junior or senior with a target graduation date of 2027 or 2028.
• Basic understanding of packaging materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, innovate, and execute packaging solutions with cross-functional support.
• Collaborate with global packaging team and suppliers on requirements and priorities.
• Develop packaging structures and specifications for testing and approvals.
• Create prototypes for customer line reviews and sales pitches with major retailers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Creativity

Education

Packaging Science/Packaging Engineering degree (pursuing)

Tools

ArtiosCAD

TOPS/CAPE

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker Intern – Packaging Engineering - Towson, MD

Come build your career. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™.

Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

About Our Internship Program:

Throughout your internship, you will have regular events, weekly lunch and learn sessions, and receive customized training from our business units. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into supporting the needs of Stanley Black & Decker both in the US and abroad.

Interns will gain first‑hand exposure to Stanley Black & Decker and have the opportunity to build a cross‑functional professional network.

Interns are expected to adapt to change and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, creativity, and confidence. Interns must be team-oriented and collaborative.

The Job:

• Design, innovate, and execute packaging solutions, working closely with supportive resources.
• Work with global packaging team and suppliers to develop packaging requirements, material specifications, and project priorities.
• Develop packaging structures to maximize quality/cost based on regionally available materials and qualify through testing.
• Develop specifications, labeling, and approvals of packaging structures.
• Create prototypes for customer line reviews and sales pitches with major retailers.

You will have exposure to several areas of the Packaging Engineering at Stanley Black & Decker.

You will work on a wide variety of tasks and projects with a cross-functional team of professionals.

The Person:

• Be a rising junior or senior with a target graduation date of 2027 or 2028
• Actively pursuing a degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering or related field.
• Maintains strong academic credentials.
• Basic understanding of packaging-related manufacturing processes including, but not limited to, printing, die‑cutting, thermoforming, injection, and blow molding.
• Basic understanding of packaging materials (corrugated, paperboard, plastic) and characteristics for packaging structural design.
• Familiar with Artios CAD, TOPS/Cape and Adobe Creative

The Details:

• This position will provide you with: A utility role interacting with key members of a Fortune 500 company.
• A flexible schedule featuring a max of 40 hours.
• Opportunity for career advancement upon graduation.
• Competitive compensation and career development opportunities.

Packaging Engineering internships are available in the following locations: Towson, MD

The base pay range for this position in Maryland is $22.00- $27.00 per hour.

All qualified applicants that apply for Stanley Black & Decker will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salary range for this position is $38,600.00 - $62,200.00 This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.

The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements.

Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker.

Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history.

Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are:

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

What You’ll Also Get Career Opportunity:

Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at [phone] or at [e-mail].

Know Your Rights:

Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)

This employer participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program.

Applicants may be asked to voluntarily provide information to determine eligibility. Any information provided will be kept confidentially other than as required to make the necessary WOTC disclosures and in accordance with applicable laws.