92 packaging engineer jobs at 56 companies in Elgin, IL

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Packaging Engineer
Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
$75k-$85k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Silgan Holdings
Silgan HoldingsNYSE: SLGN: Manufactures metal and plastic packaging for consumer goods.
2+ YOEBachelor's in packaging or engineering, 2+ years packaging or manufacturing experience, knowledge of packaging materials and equipment, statistics/DOE experience, troubleshooting and root cause skills, Microsoft Office and Minitab proficiency.
Microsoft Office, Minitab, Design of Experiments (DOE)
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Packaging Engineer
Naperville, Illinois, United States
$65k-$85k/yr OnsiteFull Time
viaPhoton
viaPhoton: Manufacturer of custom-engineered fiber optic solutions for data centers.
Bachelor's degree in packaging or mechanical engineering, proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD, experience with packaging materials and freight optimization, strong analytical and collaboration skills.
SolidWorks, CAD
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Packaging Engineer
Franklin Park, Illinois, United States
$93k-$103k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Sloan
Sloan: Manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and water-efficient fixtures.
3+ YOEBachelor's in packaging or related field, 3+ years packaging engineering experience in manufacturing, 3D CAD proficiency, knowledge of packaging testing standards (ISTA/ASTM), project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
3D CAD
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Principal Engineer - Packaging
Omaha or Chicago
$109k-$159k/yr RemoteFull Time
Conagra Brands
Conagra BrandsNYSE: CAG: Manufactures and markets a variety of packaged food brands.
10+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 10+ years packaging experience in food manufacturing, automation and machine design expertise, USDA/FDA environment experience, project engineering and continuous improvement, willingness to travel up to 50%.
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Packaging Engineer - Decatur, IL
Decatur or Cedar Rapids or Clinton or Buffalo or Erlanger or Cincinnati or Kennesaw or Atlanta or Kansas City or Jackson or Southport or Quincy or Harvard or United States
$93k-$174k/yr FieldFull Time
ADM
ADMNYSE: ADM: Processes agricultural commodities into human and animal nutrition ingredients.
4+ YOEB.S. in engineering or packaging, 4+ years packaging experience in manufacturing, plant operations experience, ability to troubleshoot and optimize packaging equipment, strong problem-solving and communication skills.
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Lead Packaging Engineer
Palo Alto or Los Angeles or Boston or Chicago or Sydney
$200k-$260k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Diraq
Diraq: Builds scalable quantum processors using silicon CMOS technology.
Bachelor's in engineering or materials science, significant semiconductor packaging experience, expertise in PCB/substrate and mechanical design, failure analysis, thermal management, and delivering scalable hardware from concept to manufacturing.
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Sr. Packaging Engineer, Vernon Hills, IL
Vernon Hills or Warwick
$96k-$153k/yr OnsiteFull Time
BD
BDNYSE: BDX: Manufactures medical devices, surgical instruments, and pharmacy automation systems.
5+ YOEBachelor's in Packaging, Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering or related field; 5–8 years packaging engineering in medical device/pharma; ISO 11607-1/2, ISO 13485, ISO 16975, ICH, ASTM/ISTA; DFSS, DOE; FEA; CAPE/TOPS/SolidWorks experience.
CAPE, TOPS, SolidWorks
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Packaging Data Engineer
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$90k-$100k/yr HybridFull Time
SGS & Co
SGS & Co: Provides global brand development and packaging production services.
3+ YOEBachelors in engineering (packaging/mechanical/manufacturing/design) required; 3–7 years in packaging, data engineering, analytics engineering, or supply chain data; strong Excel and data management; Python, data pipelines, cloud platforms, data modeling, and Microsoft Copilot a plus.
Microsoft Excel, Python, Microsoft Copilot, PLM, ERP, BOM, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
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Packaging Data Engineer
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$90k-$100k/yr HybridFull Time
Propelis
Propelis: Provides global packaging graphics and brand production services.
3+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or related field, 3–7+ years in packaging/data/analytics/supply chain data roles, experience with packaging/manufacturing datasets preferred, strong Excel and data management, Python/data pipelines/cloud/data modeling/Microsoft Copilot a plus, knowledge of packaging specs, BOMs, PLM/ERP, LCA, and EPR.
Microsoft Excel, Python, Microsoft Copilot
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Packaging Data Engineer
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$90k-$100k/yr HybridFull Time
Propelis
Propelis: Global agency providing brand packaging and marketing production services.
3+ YOEBachelor's in engineering required; 3+ years in packaging, data engineering, analytics engineering, or supply chain data roles. Strong Excel and data management skills; Python, data pipelines, cloud platforms, data modeling, and Microsoft Copilot experience a plus.
Microsoft Excel, Python, Microsoft Copilot
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Engineer, Design & Innovation
Glenview, Illinois, United States
$78k-$97k/yr HybridFull Time
Kraft Heinz
Kraft HeinzNASDAQ: KHC: Produces and sells condiments, dairy products, and packaged foods.
2+ YOEBS/MS/PhD in design/engineering/packaging preferred, minimum 2 years relevant experience (1 year with MS), packaging development and commercialization experience, project management, sustainability and manufacturing knowledge.
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Director, Packaging
Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
$165k-$248k/yr HybridFull Time
TreeHouse Foods
TreeHouse Foods: Manufactures private label packaged food and beverage products.
15+ YOE5+ MgmtBachelor's in Packaging/Engineering required; 15+ years packaging experience (5-7 years leadership); strategic leadership, packaging development, validation, and cross-functional influence; travel up to 35%.
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Packaging Operator - 2nd & 3rd Shift
Broadview, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Pure's Food Specialties
Pure's Food Specialties: Manufactures specialty cookies and snacks for retail brands.
Operate and maintain packaging machines, ensure production line efficiency, follow GMP, HACCP, and SQF procedures.
GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA guidelines
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Senior Engineer, R&D - Design & Innovation
Glenview, Illinois, United States
$90k-$112k/yr HybridFull Time
Kraft Heinz
Kraft HeinzNASDAQ: KHC: Manufacturer and global marketer of food and beverage products.
4+ YOEBS/MS/PhD in engineering or design; 4+ years relevant experience (with BS); R&D packaging development, materials and commercialization experience; project leadership; ability to travel up to 25%.
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Primary Packaging Design Specialist (Chicago, IL, US)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$97k-$129k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Ferrero
Ferrero: Manufactures and distributes global chocolate and confectionery products.
3+ YOE3-5 years packaging development; Bachelor's in Packaging/Materials Science/Chemistry/Engineering; knowledge of food-contact packaging regulations and testing; strong communication and project management.
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Associate Packaging Specialist (on-site)
Franklin Park, Illinois, United States
$75k-$90k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Nestlé
NestléSIX Swiss Exchange: NESN: Produces and sells a wide range of food and beverages.
Bachelor's in Packaging Science/Engineering or related, packaging experience (food & beverage a plus), knowledge of packaging materials and regulatory compliance, project lifecycle experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP and CAPE preferred.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, SAP, CAPE
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Manager Packaging Development
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$110k-$125k/yr HybridFull Time
Morgan Street Holdings
Morgan Street Holdings: Holding for supply chain, marketing, and consumer brands.
12+ YOE12+ years packaging development and engineering experience, bachelor’s in relevant science/engineering, foodservice or consumer goods experience, strong analytical, communication, customer relationship, and project management skills; proficient with Microsoft Office and Teams.
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams
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2027 Packaging Co-Op (Jan - June)
North Chicago, Illinois, United States
$21-$38/hr HybridFull Time
AbbVie
AbbVieNYSE: ABBV: Develops and sells innovative pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical medicines.
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's in Packaging or related field, returning to university after the co-op, expected graduation Dec 2027–Jun 2029, proficient in Microsoft Office, strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
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Manager, Procurement Packaging Engineering
Columbus or Abbott Park or Chicago
$113k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Abbott
AbbottNYSE: ABT: Provides medical devices, diagnostics, and science-based nutritional products.
7+ YOE7+ years procurement/supply chain experience including engineering/technical category work; Bachelor's in Packaging or technical engineering required (Master's preferred); certifications such as CPSM/CPM/PMP desirable; strong project management, contracting, supplier management, negotiation and communication skills; some team leadership experience.
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Principal Engineer, R&D - Thermoforms
Glenview, Illinois, United States
HybridFull Time
Kraft Heinz
Kraft HeinzNasdaq: KHC: Produces and sells packaged food and beverage products globally.
6+ YOE6+ years in R&D packaging; degree in Engineering; experience with rigid thermoform packaging; project leadership; DoE and statistics; cross-functional collaboration.
DoE, Statistics, Thermoforming, Polymers, Packaging