Packaging Design Engineer, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering
Sunnyvale, CA, USA · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Experience
- 5 years of experience in packaging design for hardware or consumer goods; preferred: 8 years leading NPI packaging programs with global packaging and logistics services providers.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Designs packaging systems and components for hardware, tests their transit reliability, and coordinates packaging optimization with suppliers and internal teams.
What you'll do
- Develop packaging specifications, 3D CAD models, and 2D technical drawings; identify sustainable protective materials and isolation components.
- Plan and conduct transit and reliability testing under ISTA/ASTM standards.
- Work with suppliers and Product, Manufacturing, Quality, and Logistics teams to optimize tooling, tolerances, and assembly throughput.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience with ISTA protocols (e.g., 2A, 3A) and ASTM D4169.
- Experience using CAD tools such as Creo, NX, or Solidworks.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Packaging Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) credential.
- Experience with TOPS, CAPE, and FEA simulation tools.
Pay
$159000 - $230000 (USD) base salary
Tools
ISTA, ASTM D4169, CAD, Creo, NX, Solidworks, TOPS, CAPE
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