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Packaging Engineer Intern Spring 2027

CompanyPrintpack
LocationAtlanta
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will coordinate packaging projects including specification consolidation, sample fabrication, and prototyping. They will also support manufacturing operations by implementing standard operating procedures and conducting research on new technologies.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
3068
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Printpack: Preserving and Enhancing People's Lives Printpack develops innovative packaging solutions that deliver a distinct advantage at the shelf, strengthen brand identity in the minds of consumers, and help brand owners increase speed-to-market. Our vast portfolio of packaging solutions along with our technical and commercial expertise in materials science, and barrier solutions gives brand owners peace of mind, enhances product protection and increases sales at the shelf. Every product has unique packaging needs and brands can improve customer retention by utilizing features that enrich and simplify the consumer experience. Printpack’s engineering team is skilled in the art of making packages that are easier to use – employing reclosable solutions, peelable materials, tear-optimized materials, and more. Our collaborative development and innovation process helps ensure a positive consumer experience throughout the entire usage cycle, promoting repeat purchases and supporting overall brand loyalty. Printpack offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellness and provide protection for our associates and their families. Some of our competitive benefits include medical coverage, dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), matching gift program, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, and service awards. Printpack is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity not only enhances our work culture – it is vital to our success. We do not tolerate discrimination and harassment against associates, applicants, or any other persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
About the Role
Printpack partners with thriving brands, to deliver the most innovative flexible and specialty rigid packaging solutions in the market. Printpack embodies the employee-centric values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr.; with an emphasis on attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry and empowering associates to succeed. Its customer base includes Pepsico, Hershey, Starbucks, L’Oreal, General Mills, Blue Buffalo, and Coca-Cola, among many others. A privately held enterprise, Printpack employs over 3,700 people in 19 worldwide locations with its corporate headquarters based in Atlanta, GA.

Packaging Engineer Intern

Printpack’s Technology and Innovation team is seeking a Packaging Engineer Intern for Spring 2027 (January 2027-June 2027). This internship will provide a unique opportunity to work directly with Product Development designing next generation packaging solutions, with Manufacturing personnel utilizing state of the art equipment, and with Sales and Marketing professionals creating strategic growth platforms.  This is a full-time position located in Atlanta, GA and will report to a Product Development Manager.  This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience managing challenging projects with the largest and fastest growing consumer products companies in the US.

This internship offers competitive compensation and housing stipend.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Working toward a Bachelor of Science in Packaging or related technical field.

  • GPA of 3.0 or above.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and manage activities including: specification consolidation, packaging materials performance criteria, sample fabrication, and prototyping.

  • Provide support to Manufacturing by implementing standard operating procedures on equipment and supporting development trials.

  • Conduct basic research on new technologies.

  • Interact with Sales, Marketing, and Technical associates on various product platforms and market development initiatives.

  • Facilitate Product Development/Marketing innovation sessions by organizing, completing pre-work or research, and following up on actions items created.

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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Printpack is committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist you with your application for employment or job search, please get in touch with us by sending an email to CorpRecruiting@Printpack.com.  Please include in your email a brief description of the accommodation you are requesting and the position for which you are interested in applying.

Key Skills
Packaging engineeringProduct developmentProject managementSpecification consolidationSample fabricationPrototypingManufacturing supportStandard operating proceduresResearchMarket developmentInnovation sessions
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingMarketingSales
Benefits
Competitive compensationHousing stipend