Packaging Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Packaging Engineer!!
Location: Austin - USA, Krakow - POL, Galway - IRL, Cardiff - GBR, Prague - CZE
Job ID: 35769

The Packaging Engineer will focus on optimizing product packaging with consideration for inbound logistics and material costs, regulatory requirements and environmental impact. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, industry awareness, and strategic business acumen to drive development and implementation of innovative packaging solutions.

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and this video.

This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security.

As our Package Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by:

1. Coordinating development and implementation of packaging solutions with consideration for inbound logistics and material cost, regulatory requirements and environmental impact.
2. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, sourcing supply chain, procurement, and logistics, to integrate cost effective and sustainable practices into packaging design and logistics strategies.
3. Supporting Strategic Sourcing and Business Area efforts to create / issue solution RFQs.
4. Utilizing data analysis, packaging audits and assessments to identify opportunities for improvement in packaging design and materials, balance impact & effort.
5. Coordinating with warehouse and transportation teams to ensure packaging solutions are practical and effective for handling and storage.
6. Conducting life cycle assessments (LCA) to evaluate the environmental impact of packaging materials and processes.
7. Partnering with Business Unit engineers to develop and implement testing protocols to ensure packaging meets quality, sustainability, and logistics standards.
8. Staying updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to sustainable packaging and logistics; provide training to internal teams on optimized practices.

Your Experience and Background include:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in packaging engineering.
3. Certification in sustainable packaging or packaging engineering.
4. Strong knowledge of sustainable materials, packaging design, environmental regulations, and logistics processes.
5. Experience with life cycle assessment (LCA) tools and methodologies.
6. Possesses a working knowledge of CAPE and/or TOPS software.
7. Knowledge and understanding of package testing methodologies, such as ISTA and ASTM.
8. Experience with data analysis and modeling tools.

What we can offer you:

1. Competitive salary and rewards package.
2. Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance.
3. A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
4. Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
5. To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds.

Why apply?

1. Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
2. Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
3. Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.