Packaging Engineer

Requisition Number: 77876

Role Purpose

Are you passionate about developing innovative packaging solutions that improve sustainability, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience?

Join Corning's Optical Communications team and play a key role in designing and implementing packaging solutions that support global manufacturing and distribution while contributing to a more sustainable future.

What is your role?

As a Packaging Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, testing, and implementing packaging solutions that protect products, improve operational efficiency, and support sustainability initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, and external suppliers to deliver innovative packaging strategies that meet business and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for new and existing products.
• Plan and execute packaging tests/validations to meet performance, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Line, Supply Chain/Logistics, and Commercial/Customers to deliver packaging solutions.
• Support packaging line trials and resolve packaging-related issues in production.
• Evaluate new materials, technologies, and suppliers; recommend options that improve cost, quality, and sustainability.
• Own packaging total cost assessment (materials, conversion, freight/distribution, and end-of-life impacts).
• Provide technical support for packaging materials and designs across manufacturing, quality, logistics, and commercial teams.
• Define packaging requirements and implement improvements that enhance capability, quality, and cost for new and existing products.
• Maintain specifications and documentation (test reports, project summaries, and proposals) for packaging designs and processes.
• Collaborate with packaging suppliers to develop and qualify new packaging solutions.
• Share best practices and align standards with packaging engineering teams across regions.
• Support packaging development activities from concept through implementation, including feasibility assessments and qualifications.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in packaging design, packaging development, or packaging validation projects.
• Knowledge of packaging materials such as corrugated packaging, plastics, paperboard, and protective packaging solutions.
• Understanding of packaging testing standards, including ISTA and ASTM.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Advanced English communication skills.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Advanced English verbal and written skills
• Understanding of SAP
• MS Office proficiency
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards for packaging.

What do we offer?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package above market standards.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development within a global technology leader.
• Exposure to innovative projects that support sustainability and operational excellence.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment with global cross-functional teams.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Equal opportunity employer.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.