Engineer, Packaging Job Description
Engineer, packaging
provides mechanical expertise in areas related to sensor design, MEMS packaging, materials selection, packaging integration and failure analysis.
Engineer, Packaging Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
With minimal supervision from manager of packaging development or Senior Packaging Engineer, review, recommend, test and implement various proposals for packaging design
Packaging Engineers develop packaging for plastic bumpers and components in an automotive environment
Technical expert in wafer level packaging or other advanced packaging development projects
Work with existing packaging suppliers to improve product packaging
Packaging support role on new product development (NPD) projects
Provide professional support to ENC volume production form packaging area
Support the Acquisition and Program Leaders during the launch phase to establish packaging budgets and standard concepts
Support Plants and Suppliers to manage packaging shortages within the Supply Chain
Installation and visualization in 3D of all electrical components and electronics owned by the electrical engineering
Proactively leading cross-functional packaging deliverable project meetings
Engineer, Packaging Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Engineer, Packaging
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ISO, 9001, DMAIC, PE, GMP, FSSC, OHSAS, PMP, CPP, APICS
Education for Engineer, Packaging
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the engineer, packaging job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Technical, Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Education, Industrial
Skills for Engineer, Packaging
Desired skills for engineer, packaging include:
Packaging
Design of Experiments
Finite Element Analysis
Manufacturing processes
Solder joint reliability
Statistical techniques and package failure analysis techniques
Engineering
Lean Six-Sigma concepts
Materials / mechanical aspects of SSD packaging & drive assembly
Mechanical
Desired experience for engineer, packaging includes:
Strong understanding of lean material flow strategies & lean manufacturing processes
Ability to design equipment, packaging and dunnage
PC skills such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, basic mainframe skills
OLead regularly scheduled group update team meetings with their plants
OTrain plant resources on packaging best practices
OGuide plant through newly launching programs
Engineer, Packaging Examples
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Engineer, Packaging Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of engineer, packaging. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for engineer, packaging
- Evaluate shipping/carrier, warehousing, and supply chain considerations for packaging, recommend improvements and implement the most efficient packaging solutions, considering cost, waste, damage, customer needs, etc…
- Develop, communicate and maintain supplier packaging requirements Customers include facility supply chain and logistics employees, plant operations supervisors and line employees, factory engineering, and other supply chain functional areas
- Addressing and responding to technical packaging issues
- Completion of packaging related quality system documentation
- Manage all program costs related to packaging budget
- Development of advanced packaging technologies for RF SiP applications
- Responsible for determining packaging material specifications to maintain product integrity
- Assess and resolve packaging design problems on existing items
- Establish work measurement programs and consult with purchasing and production departments to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging
- Conduct cost analysis of new or proposed changes to packaging
Qualifications for engineer, packaging
- Experience with Quality Management for New Product Development processes (Technical Readiness )
- Highly proficient in usage of IT tools – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, SPC, Visio, ETQ, Access, and other computer systems
- Technical expertise in components manufactured in various packaging materials
- Knowledge of DOT Hazmat packaging requirements for flammable/hazardous personal care products
- Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system is preferred
- Audit 3PL, P&W and supplier packaging activities for completeness and accuracy
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of engineer, packaging. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for engineer, packaging
- Assist in production problem solving as it relates to the functionality of current or new packaging
- Coordinate necessary testing of new or modified packaging
- Partner with Packaging SME’s, businesses and functions to apply a consistent set of global package performance metrics and other Key Performance Indicators
- It will be the role of the Packaging Engineer to ensure the correct pallet information is loaded and maintained on VCS (Goldcrest), through the LLP
- Collaborate closely with R&D and manufacturing plants to implement new or improved packaging
- Coordinate bi annual recertification of all local Dangerous Goods packaging solutions
- Perform analysis on packaging solution performance to identify areas of improvement opportunity
- Lead the structural development of packaging design to support hardware product launches
- Work in close collaboration with cross functional stakeholders to deliver packaging that meets design, functional and cost targets
- Identify opportunities to improve in-market packaging
Qualifications for engineer, packaging
- Technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment
- Some field travel will be required, mainly in North America
- Travel mainly in North America however some international travel may be required to meet project and business objectives, 30% total travel target
- Candidate should possess knowledge in carrying out work related to the preparation of URS, Datasheet, Technical evaluation and price bid evaluation, Generating order specification, Checking of vendor drawings w.r.t
- Conduct cost / benefit analysis of adopting new packaging specifications / formats
- Ensure transition to new packaging specifications / formats is successful
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Our company is looking for an engineer, packaging. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for engineer, packaging
- Solve technical challenges drawing on a combination of experience, sound judgment, problem-solving skills, engineering first principles, and advanced engineering methods
- Act as Packaging subject matter expert on cross functional teams in order to drive Packaging strategy and alignment to best practices
- Work with packaging materials suppliers and co-packers to develop packaging designs
- Design, conduct virtual prototyping and analysis (e.g., through SolidWorks, FEA, and line simulation) packaging technologies
- Manage external resources and consultants in support of HB Fuller packaging strategy and program
- Support and lead innovation objectives, developing conceptual and strategic packaging for HB Fuller EIMEA
- Actively manage new packaging development and initial commercialization to deliver HB Fuller EIMEA growth objectives
- Adhesives Packaging Expertise (lab scale to full production)
- Managing and executing multiple packaging projects while developing a working knowledge of technologies
- Create packaging concepts using 3D modelling software
Qualifications for engineer, packaging
- Have knowledge of packaging printing processes
- Microsoft Office/Suite proficient (Word, Excel, Projects, PowerPoint)
- 5-7 years’ Automotive Packaging experience preferred
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and able to accommodate change to scope, timeline, or focus without sacrificing execution
- Adept at communicating technical information to non-technical audiences
- Capable of creating written reports, proposals and project documentation that speaks to all levels of audience
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Our company is looking for an engineer, packaging. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for engineer, packaging
- Works closely with suppliers, packaging vendors, purchasing & plant personnel to define and implement the most effective packaging solution between Rack/Emballage/Dedicated/Cardboard
- Develop test procedures for all packages, package components and packaging systems to ensure we meet all necessary safety, quality and density
- Collaborate with the Engineering and Manufacturing for planning efforts to load-balance and meet deadlines
- Identify opportunities for returnable packaging and drive implementation through Supply Chain
- Review new designs and parts to recommend special packaging needs
- Lead, coordinate, and support packaging projects for existing and new medical devices and ensures compliance to specification, timeline, and schedule
- Work with Marketing, Production, Sales and R&D to define innovative packaging concepts
- Develop Packaging prototypes / mock-ups for new products
- Conduct packaging concept testing
- Develop and upkeep the yearly packaging and rack budget
Qualifications for engineer, packaging
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product designs, safety, quality and workflow needs
- Automation equipment design experience is a plus
- Masters Degree or PHD in Mechanical / Materials / Chemical Engineering
- 5-10 years of experience in electronics packaging in related environments, SiP, PoP, flipchip BGA, wafer level CSP
- Experience in process engineering, product integration or quality management at tier 1 assembly sub-contractors
- Solid technical understanding of full range of semiconductor packaging materials, material interactions, processes, dominant failure mechanisms and analytical techniques
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Our company is hiring for an engineer, packaging. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for engineer, packaging
- Identify packaging change requests to support Lean concepts (cardboard conversion, small containers)
- Participate in the development of packaging systems
- Provide logistic studies with packaging data/estimates
- Effective and professional communication skills with all contracts, part suppliers, packaging companies, offsite contractors, internal customers
- Working knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), including "hands-on applications" strongly desired
- Recommend primary packaging components
- Design proper packaging to protect and preserve product (container modifications)
- Responsible leader for the development / implementation of new packaging concepts
- Development of new packaging concepts
- Leader of the packaging review process to get the buy off for the racks from part suppliers and the plant process partner
Qualifications for engineer, packaging
- Strong Knowledge of packaging materials and processes including design and development of packaging and materials including artwork (glass, can, PET/plastics, board fibre, corrugate and composite, labels, closures including corks, sleeves, film shrink and stretch, decoration technology)
- Good knowledge of packaging industry standards (IPC, JEDEC, IEEE, ISO, ANSI)
- Build an innovation pipeline consistent with local, regional and global strategy to ensure flawless development and implementation of Innovation
- Strong technical knowledge personnel and group management skills
- Completed Internship in Packaging Engineering
- BS/BA degree in Package Engineering/Technology/Science or related engineering field