Product Development Co-Op

Printpack; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative packaging company is seeking a Product Development Co-op student to join their dynamic team in Williamsburg, VA. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with various departments such as Manufacturing, Engineering, and Sales, enhancing your technical packaging skills and business acumen. You will engage in hands-on projects with leading consumer products companies, gaining invaluable experience in prototype development and testing. This role not only fosters professional growth but also promotes an inclusive work culture, making it an excellent opportunity for aspiring engineers to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Housing allowance

401K plan with company match

Paid holidays

Onsite exercise facility

Qualifications

• Sophomore or Junior working towards a relevant engineering degree.
• Classes in chemistry, polymer science, and food science are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Producing and testing of prototype samples.
• Conducting R&D trial coverage and project management.

Skills

Technical packaging skills

Project management

Test method development

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

Tools

Computer-aided design/drafting

Job description

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.