New

Packaging Engineer

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Wisconsin, Hudson
Nov 07, 2025
Your Job The Packaging Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing innovative packaging solutions that meet product requirements, optimize cost, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver packaging that supports business objectives and enhances customer experience. Our Team Our Optical Solutions team is rapidly growing and adding a Packaging Engineer to lead a new packaging capability out of our Hudson, WI office. This role will report to the Engineering Supervisor and work closely with the other Engineers and Designers across the team. Click the link below to learn more about our Optical Solutions Business Unit. https://www.molex.com/en-us/products/optical-solutions What You Will Do Design and develop packaging for new and existing products, ensuring functionality, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Conduct material selection and testing to meet performance, sustainability, and regulatory requirements. Create and maintain packaging specifications, drawings, and documentation in CAD systems. Collaborate with suppliers to source packaging materials and components, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Perform packaging validation and testing (drop, vibration, environmental) to ensure compliance with standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce packaging costs and improve efficiency. Support manufacturing and assembly processes by providing packaging solutions that optimize workflow and minimize waste. Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulations, and sustainability goals. Troubleshoot packaging-related issues in production and field environments. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. 3+ years of experience in packaging design and development, preferably in a manufacturing or product development environment. Proficiency in ArtiosCAD Knowledge of packaging materials (plastics, corrugate, foams) and manufacturing processes. Familiarity with ISTA and other packaging test standards. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. What Will Put You Ahead Experience with sustainable packaging initiatives. Understanding of regulatory requirements for packaging in relevant markets. Project management experience. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu). #LI-JM3