Product Development Co-Op

Printpack Inc; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative packaging company is seeking a Product Development Co-op student to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. This full-time role offers the chance to work closely with various teams, enhancing both technical packaging skills and business acumen. You will engage in exciting projects with major consumer products companies, contributing to the development of new packaging solutions. With a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion, this opportunity is perfect for aspiring engineers looking to make a meaningful impact in the industry.

Benefits

Housing allowance

401K plan with company match

Paid holidays

Onsite exercise facility

Qualifications

• Sophomore or Junior status in relevant engineering fields is required.
• Preferred coursework includes chemistry, polymer science, and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Producing and testing prototype samples for packaging.
• Conducting R&D trial coverage and project management.
• Developing test methods for packaging and plastic materials.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Science Engineering

Packaging Systems

Chemistry

Polymer Science

Plastics Processing

Computer-Aided Design/Drafting

Food Science

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Materials Science Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Packaging Systems

Job description

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Product Development Co-Op

Apply locations: Williamsburg, VA; Newport News, VA

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job requisition id: REQ2024 - 7600

Printpack is one of the most innovative and progressive packaging companies in the world. Printpack embodies the employee-centric values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr. in 1956.

Printpack’s Product Development and Business Development team is seeking a Product Development Co-op student. This experience will provide you with a unique opportunity to work directly with Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Development, and Sales on strategic growth platforms, honing your technical packaging skills as well as your business acumen. This is a full-time position located in Williamsburg, VA and will report to the Research Engineer. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience on challenging projects with the largest consumer products companies in the US.

Printpack potentially provides a $150 dollar per week housing allowance, option to participate in the Printpack 401K plan (with company match), paid holidays, and onsite exercise facility.

Responsibilities include:

• Producing and testing of prototype samples
• R&D trial coverage
• Project management
• Test method development for packaging and plastic materials

Skills set requirements include:

• Sophomore or Junior working towards a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or Packaging Systems.
• Classes in chemistry, polymer science, plastics processing, computer-aided design/drafting, packaging, materials science engineering, and food science are preferred.

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.