Packaging Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team, specializing in the development of innovative packaging solutions for consumer electronics. You will work from early concept phases through to mass production, ensuring that all packaging solutions meet product protection, branding, cost, and sustainability goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop packaging concepts, structural designs, and detailed specifications for consumer electronics devices from early concept through mass production.

• Create and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, and dielines for retail packaging components such as corrugated cartons, folding cartons, inserts, and trays.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainability, Graphic Design, and Supplier Quality teams to deliver packaging solutions.

• Partner with domestic and international packaging suppliers on design development, material selection, prototyping, tooling, and production readiness.

• Manage the creation and updates of Bill of Materials (BOM) in PLM systems for packaging components across product builds.

• Plan and execute packaging validation testing per ISTA and specific test protocols; analyze results and implement design revisions as necessary.

• Support pack-out activities and provide on-site engineering support during build events.

• Generate and maintain packaging specifications, dimensional drawings, and material callouts.

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, material optimization, and sustainability improvements.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field.

• 3+ years of professional experience in structural packaging design and development for consumer electronics or similar industries.

• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software such as ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD.

• Experience with retail packaging materials and manufacturing processes.

• Working knowledge of ISTA and/or ASTM packaging test protocols.

• Experience managing packaging through product development lifecycles from concept to mass production.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in consumer electronics packaging at a major OEM or contract manufacturer.

• Familiarity with PLM/BOM systems like Agile or Windchill.

• Knowledge of sustainable packaging materials and design-for-recyclability.

• Experience with packaging for global markets including regional labeling, regulatory, and localization requirements.

• Familiarity with print and color management processes.

• Strong vendor management skills with international packaging suppliers.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sunnyvale, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $72.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sunnyvale,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.