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Mastech Digital

Packaging Engineer

Salem, NH · On-site

$130K/yr

Duration: Full-time Location: Salem, New Hampshire Salary: $130,000/Annually Role: Packaging Engineer Primary Skills: Engineering Role Description: The Packaging Engineer must have 8+ years of ...

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$13.75 - $17/hr

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Perdue Farms

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time principal packaging engineer in the United States is $147,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Principal Packaging Engineer vs Packaging Engineer?

AspectFull Time Principal Packaging EngineerPackaging Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Packaging, Engineering, or related field; extensive experienceBachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering, or related field; entry to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, manufacturing facilities, cross-functional teamsManufacturing plants, R&D labs, production lines
Employer & Industry UsageConsumer goods, pharmaceuticals, electronics companiesPackaging suppliers, manufacturing firms, FMCG companies

The Full Time Principal Packaging Engineer typically holds more advanced credentials and has a strategic, leadership-oriented role in designing and overseeing packaging solutions. Packaging Engineers focus on developing and testing packaging designs, often at an operational level. The principal role involves higher responsibility, project management, and cross-department collaboration, whereas Packaging Engineers are more involved in execution and technical development.

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Packaging Engineer

Packaging Engineer

Mastech Digital

Salem, NH • On-site

$130K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Packaging Engineer for our client in the Manufacturing domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Permanent position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Duration: Full-time

Location: Salem, New Hampshire

Salary: $130,000/Annually

Role: Packaging Engineer

Primary Skills: Engineering

Role Description: The Packaging Engineer must have 8+ years of experience. As the Packaging Engineer, you will lead the design and development of advanced packaging solutions for photodiode devices. This includes package design, material selection, fabrication processes, qualification, and documentation.

The role requires strong technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and focus on manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead package design and verification through the NPI process, ensuring manufacturable, cost-effective solutions.

- Develop and document materials, tools, and processes for photodiode assembly.

- Solve technical problems using statistical analysis, DOE, and process optimization.

- Establish and validate high-yield, robust, repeatable processes.

- Provide technical leadership to manufacturing engineers and mentor junior staff.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, process, supply chain, operations).

- Ensure compliance with ISO9001, audits, and quality standards.

Qualifications:

- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field with 8+ years in semiconductor or photonics.

- Strong knowledge of packaging techniques (die attach, wirebonding, flip-chip, qualification methods).

- Proven experience driving manufacturable, high-yield solutions.

- Cross-functional collaboration and technical leadership skills.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field with 8+ years in semiconductor or photonics.

Experience: Minimum 8+ years of experience

Relocation: This position will not cover relocation expenses

Travel: No

Local Preferred: Yes

Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)

Recruiter Name: Adil Majeed

Recruiter Phone: 617-848-2307

Benefits:

This is a direct hire position, and the hired applicant will receive our client’s benefits package.

Mastech Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.