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Danone

Packaging Engineer

Louisville, CO ยท On-site

$80K - $115K/yr

Ability to translate new business dynamics into package design * Experience in the use of statistical tools for problem solving * Experience in low acid ESL and Aseptic food packaging * Understanding ...

Danone

Packaging Engineer

Louisville, CO ยท Hybrid

$80K - $115K/yr

Ability to translate new business dynamics into package design * Experience in the use of statistical tools for problem solving * Experience in low acid ESL and Aseptic food packaging * Understanding ...

Danone

Packaging Engineer

Louisville, CO ยท Hybrid

$80K - $115K/yr

Ability to translate new business dynamics into package design * Experience in the use of statistical tools for problem solving * Experience in low acid ESL and Aseptic food packaging * Understanding ...

Cesna Group

Package Design Associate

Rancho Cucamonga, CA ยท On-site

$50K - $100K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Packaging, or related field, or equivalent experience. * 1+ years of packaging design experience in CPG or food and beverage (preferred)

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How much do food packaging design jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for food packaging design in the United States is $135,040.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,000.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Food Packaging Design vs Food Packaging Engineering?

AspectFood Packaging DesignFood Packaging Engineering
Primary FocusCreating visual and structural packaging conceptsDeveloping and testing packaging materials and structures
Skills RequiredGraphic design, creativity, brandingMaterial science, engineering principles, testing
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, marketing departmentsManufacturing facilities, R&D labs
Common CertificationsDesign certifications, graphic design degreesEngineering degrees, certifications in materials or packaging

Food Packaging Design focuses on creating attractive, functional packaging visuals and structures, while Food Packaging Engineering emphasizes developing durable, safe packaging materials through technical engineering. Both roles are essential in the packaging industry but serve different purposes in the product development process.

Infographic showing various Food Packaging Design job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $135,040 per year, or $64.9 per hour.

Packaging Engineer

Danone

Louisville, CO โ€ข On-site

$80K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Short Intro and About the Job
Danone North America (NA) is looking for a Packaging Engineer for their North American based Division, to be located in Louisville, Colorado.
The Packaging Engineer is responsible for supporting innovation, renovation, sustainability, and productivity projects on cross functional teams supporting the Food Packaging Team (incl. Shakes, Kids, Yogurt, and Plant-Based Foods).
In this role you will be accountable for:
  • Execute innovation, renovation, sustainability, and productivity projects across all Danone NA business categories, ie yogurt, beverage, milk, plant-based, baby food brands with the focus area of food brands.
  • Develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging while keeping consumer centricity and quality top of mind.
  • Support Danone Innovation process by proposing, developing, and implementing packaging options.
  • Demonstrate creativity in the development of packaging systems, leveraging robust packaging processes and global best practices.
  • Research and develop new packaging materials, shapes, and assemblies in support of the Danone portfolio of brands and products.
  • Deliver technical guidance and packaging engineering support to the business units.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, plants, co-manufacturers, and other sources of applicable technologies.
  • Contribute to the packaging development for projects of all sizes.
  • Accountable for the creation and maintenance of the packaging specifications.
  • Organize and conducts trials in an industrial environment.
  • Ensure development of new technical & material concepts for packaging solutions via collaboration with internal and external experts.

The salary range for this position is $80,000-115,000 USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
  • Bachelor degree minimum, Master degree in Sciences or Engineering ideal (Packaging, Mechanical, Chemical or related engineering science)
  • 3+ years experience in a packaging engineering field (preferably in the food or beverage industry)
  • Experience in the following packaging formats, with advanced understanding of 1-2 of these
    • Paper-based packaging (corrugated and compact)
    • Fill-form-seal (FFS) single serve cup forming
    • Flexibles (lidding, pouches, shrink labels and banderole labels)
    • Rigid plastic preforms (bottles, thermoformed cups, and injection molding)
    • Aluminum cans
  • Experience in barriers properties of packaging materials
  • Ability to translate new business dynamics into package design
  • Experience in the use of statistical tools for problem solving
  • Experience in low acid ESL and Aseptic food packaging
  • Understanding of cold chain distribution systems
  • Lateral thinking and problem solving
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership in cross functional teams involving marketing, sales, purchasing and manufacturing in the development of new products
  • Excellent Project Management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-starter, autonomous and demonstrated ability to bring new unsolicited ideas and solutions to the table
  • Ability to travel approximately 25%

About Us, We offer and What's next
Life at Danone
With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., our vibrant culture and endless growth opportunities are just a couple of the reasons our employees call themselves "Proud Danoners."
Learn more about Life at Danone
Our Brands
When you join us, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Activiaยฎ, DanActiveยฎ, Danimalsยฎ, Dannonยฎ, evianยฎ, Follow Your Heartยฎ, Happy Familyยฎ Organics, International Delightยฎ, Light + Fitยฎ, Nutricia ยฎ, Oikosยฎ, Silkยฎ, So Deliciousยฎ Dairy Free, STลKยฎ Cold Brew Coffee ยฎ, Too Good & Coโ„ข, and YoCrunchยฎ.
Our Purpose
We're committed to making a positive impact on our world. Rooted in our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we're proud to be the world's largest B Corp.
Learn more about our mission.
Our Benefits
Our commitment to making the world healthier starts with our employees.
  • Physical Wellbeing: We pay for the majority of your medical benefits - which include medical, dental and vision - with our competitive 80%/20% cost-sharing model
  • Mental Wellbeing: Danoners receive fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules. We also have a range of programs that support mental health and substance abuse.
  • Financial Support: We offer a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks.
  • Family Care: We offer caretaker benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance.

Learn more about our benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.
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