Senior Packaging Engineer
Location: Pregis IQ Innovation Headquarters, Aurora, Illinois
Reports To: Senior Manager, Packaging Services
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of cold chain and protective packaging solutions
Develop and validate thermal packaging systems through laboratory and distribution testing
Design and execute qualification protocols aligned with ISTA, ASTM, and customer requirements
Partner with customers to solve complex packaging, distribution, and temperature-control challenges
Analyze test data and provide technical recommendations that improve performance, sustainability, and cost efficiency
Support commercialization activities, manufacturing transfer, and product launches
Manage multiple customer projects while contributing to innovation initiatives across Pregis IQ
Serve as a technical resource for customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders
What We're Looking For
BS in Packaging, Mechanical, Materials Science, or related Engineering discipline
3-7+ years of packaging engineering, cold chain, thermal package testing, or product development experience
Experience developing solutions from concept through validation and commercialization
Strong understanding of thermal packaging systems and heat transfer principles
Knowledge of ISTA and ASTM testing methodologies
Experience working directly with customers on technical projects
Preferred Experience
Pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, biologics, food, or temperature-sensitive distribution environments
Thermal qualification testing (ISTA 7D, ISTA 7E)
Package testing laboratories and environmental chambers
SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, Cape Pack, TOPS Pro, or similar engineering tools
Sustainability initiatives, thermal modeling, or predictive engineering tools
Why Join Pregis IQ?
Work on cutting-edge cold chain and protective packaging technologies
Influence product innovation from concept through commercialization
Collaborate with customers across healthcare, life sciences, food, industrial, and e-commerce markets
Access industry-leading testing capabilities through our ISTA and APASS-certified laboratories
Join a team dedicated to advancing packaging performance, sustainability, and operational efficiency
Compensation
$115,000-$145,000 base salary, depending on experience
Benefits & Rewards
At Pregis, we invest in our employees' success both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive compensation package, eligible employees may qualify for a sign-on incentive, relocation package, or gain-sharing programs. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.
Comprehensive Benefits
Medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dental and Vision coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Company-paid Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
Career Development & Education Assistance
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Excellent Work-Life Balance
Paid Parental Leave & Paid Military Leave
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