Packaging Lab Technician: Testing & Data for New Packaging

Tata Technologies Ltd.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies Ltd. in Trumbull, CT is seeking a Packaging Lab Technician to support packaging engineers and coordinate materials, testing, test reports, and related administration for new product launches.

The role involves operating test equipment (compression, vibration, vacuum, fill/finish), executing ISTA shipping tests, and creating clear, data-driven reports and testing plans for packaging candidates.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience as a lab technician or packaging area experience in a manufacturing environment or a bachelor’s degree in a technical field like Packaging Science with 0-3 years’ experience
• Able to work in a custom software testing program
• Experience with CAPE, Artios, and CAD is a plus, not required
• Self-starter, able to work on their own and in small teams
• Time management to handle multiple activities and setups

Responsibilities

• Participate and lead testing of package components and materials
• Work with suppliers, Package Engineers, Package Testing Engineers, and cross functional team members to support driving projects to completion
• Assist in the design and development of project-related packaging components
• Creation and maintenance of package testing plans
• Assist engineers on Sustainability metrics development and product benchmarking studies – usually by gathering data on packaging in market now, or new packaging examples.

Skills

Lab technician experience

Packaging industry experience

Software testing programs

Self-starter

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science

Tools

CAPE

Artios

CAD

Job description

Tata Technologies Ltd. in Trumbull, CT is seeking a Packaging Lab Technician to support packaging engineers and coordinate materials, testing, test reports, and related administration for new product launches.

The role involves operating test equipment (compression, vibration, vacuum, fill/finish), executing ISTA shipping tests, and creating clear, data-driven reports and testing plans for packaging candidates.