Associate Engineer Packaging; JP

Job Title: Associate Engineer, Packaging (JP11949)

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

Business Unit: Secondary Packaging Group

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 1+ years (with possible extensions)

Rate: $33 - $35/hour W2

Posting Date: 10/27/2023

Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. ON-SITE USTO; remote work possible occasionally.

We are looking for a packaging engineer with experience in Adobe Illustrator for creating templates for packaging components.

3 Key Consulting is recruiting an Associate Engineer, Packaging for a consulting engagement with a leading global biotechnology company.

Job Description: This position reports to the Packaging Engineering group under CPO in Thousand Oaks, CA. The role involves applying engineering principles to design, qualify, and implement packaging components and systems, including documentation, equipment, and processes. Knowledge of packaging systems and material science is essential. The candidate should possess organizational, project management, technical problem-solving, and communication skills, and be adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Top Must-Have

Skills:

• Experience with Adobe Illustrator to create technical templates based on packaging specifications
• Understanding of packaging engineering functions
• Proactive attitude and ability to multitask

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Support testing and evaluation of packaging materials
• Familiarity with material testing standards and equipment
• Write test protocols and perform technical evaluations
• Create engineering drawings and artwork templates
• Support validation activities for packaging components and processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related fields
• 0-3 years packaging/engineering experience

Position Opening Reason: To supplement team workload

Red Flags:

• Lack of familiarity with client or packaging engineering
• No Adobe Illustrator experience
• Lack of motivation

Interview Process: Web Ex video call with team member and hiring manager

Qualified candidates should send their resume to  For other opportunities, visit our careers page. Feel free to share this opportunity with interested colleagues.