Junior Packaging Engineer

Role Purpose

Are you passionate about developing innovative packaging solutions that improve sustainability, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience?

Join Corning's Optical Communications team and play a key role in designing and implementing packaging solutions that support global manufacturing and distribution while contributing to a more sustainable future.

What is your role?

As a Packaging Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, testing, and implementing packaging solutions that protect products, improve operational efficiency, and support sustainability initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, and external suppliers to deliver innovative packaging strategies that meet business and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for new and existing products.
• Plan and execute packaging tests/validations to meet performance, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Line, Supply Chain/Logistics, and Commercial/Customers to deliver packaging solutions.
• Support packaging line trials and resolve packaging-related issues in production.
• Evaluate new materials, technologies, and suppliers; recommend options that improve cost, quality, and sustainability.
• Own packaging total cost assessment (materials, conversion, freight/distribution, and end-of-life impacts).
• Provide technical support for packaging materials and designs across manufacturing, quality, logistics, and commercial teams.
• Define packaging requirements and implement improvements that enhance capability, quality, and cost for new and existing products.
• Maintain specifications and documentation (test reports, project summaries, and proposals) for packaging designs and processes.
• Collaborate with packaging suppliers to develop and qualify new packaging solutions.
• Share best practices and align standards with packaging engineering teams across regions.
• Support packaging development activities from concept through implementation, including feasibility assessments and qualifications.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in packaging design, packaging development, or packaging validation projects.
• Knowledge of packaging materials such as corrugated packaging, plastics, paperboard, and protective packaging solutions.
• Understanding of packaging testing standards, including ISTA and ASTM.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Advanced English communication skills.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Advanced English verbal and written skills
• Understanding of SAP
• MS Office proficiency
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards for packaging.

What do we offer?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package above market standards.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development within a global technology leader.
• Exposure to innovative projects that support sustainability and operational excellence.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment with global cross-functional teams.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Equal opportunity employer.