Engineer II, Packaging
About the role
Join the global Laboratory Chemicals Division (LCD) as a Packaging Engineer supporting our Fair Lawn, NJ site. This role combines precision, safety, and innovation in chemistry with technical problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and tangible impacts through your work.
Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and maintain UN-compliant packaging designs to ensure adherence to regulatory, safety, and transportation standards.
- Conduct packaging testing and validation to confirm performance under hazardous materials (Hazmat) and transport conditions.
- Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to qualify new vendors, evaluate packaging components, and support onboarding processes.
- Lead cost reduction and efficiency projects, identifying opportunities for material optimization, process improvements, and standardization.
- Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting packaging issues and implementing robust, long-term solutions.
- Analyze packaging performance data to identify trends, drive improvements, and prevent recurring issues.
- Partner with quality and regulatory teams to ensure documentation and specifications meet all global and local compliance requirements.
- Engage cross-functionally with operations, safety, logistics, and supply chain to align packaging performance with divisional goals.
- Stay informed about industry standards, emerging technologies, and sustainability trends to develop innovative packaging solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in packaging/labeling engineering, or related field.
- 4+ years of packaging engineering experience, preferably within chemical, pharmaceutical, or hazardous materials industries.
- Proven expertise in UN Packaging and Hazmat compliance (CFR 49, DOT, IATA, IMDG).
- Experience in vendor qualification, technical evaluations, and onboarding processes.
- Track record of implementing cost savings or efficiency projects in packaging design or material sourcing.
- Exposure to packaging test methods, performance validation, and root cause analysis.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without authority.
- Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain SOPs and technical documentation.
- Strong project management skills.
Work Environment
This primarily site-based role involves occasional travel to vendors, conferences, or other manufacturing sites. It requires flexibility and adaptability, exposure to loud noises (equipment/machinery), and potential exposure to various outdoor weather conditions when supporting site operations.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position in New Jersey is $64,800.00–$97,200.00. This role may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Comprehensive Total Rewards include:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
- Retail and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards