Packaging Technology Engineer

Mars

Packaging Technology Engineer supporting the implementation of packaging processes and materials for pet food production across the Americas region. Engage in R&D for packaging technology and support industrialization efforts.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeNew York, Ohio, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the implementation of new packaging material, new packaging process and new product in regional factory network.
Share R&D specifications related to packaging process applied for manufacturing of DRY & WET products.
Support execution of Industrial test runs needed for innovation plan deployment, new Packaging material or format.
Validate & define bag allocation to support any new Packaging deployment.
Support definition of Packaging process and Packaging material specifications related to new technology.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Food), related technology program or equivalent.
3+ years relevant experiences in food technology development, packaging scale-up and/or implementation.
Demonstrated Packaging industry experience as R&D engineer, or Quality & Food Safety.
Demonstrated Factory experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Hard Skills & Tools

packaging processpackaging materialfood technology developmentpackaging scale-upindustrial test runsR&D specificationsbag allocationpackaging specificationsnew technology

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in ScienceBachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Food Engineering