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How much do senior packaging engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior packaging engineer in Union, SC is $102,140.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,800.00 and $106,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior packaging engineer?

A Senior Packaging Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing packaging solutions for products to ensure functionality, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, manufacturing, and marketing, to create packaging that meets regulatory requirements and enhances user experience. Additionally, they analyze materials, conduct testing, and implement improvements to enhance packaging performance and reduce environmental impact.

What does a senior packaging engineer do?

As a Senior Packaging Engineer, your daily responsibilities often include designing and testing packaging solutions, evaluating material performance, and optimizing current packaging designs for cost and sustainability. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as product development, manufacturing, marketing, and suppliers to ensure packaging meets both technical and branding requirements. Expect to lead or contribute to project teams, conduct root cause analyses for packaging failures, and stay up-to-date with regulatory and environmental guidelines. This role typically offers a mix of desk-based design work, on-site testing, and meetings, providing varied opportunities for both technical development and leadership.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior packaging engineer?

A Senior Packaging Engineer typically requires a degree in engineering (mechanical, packaging, or related field), extensive experience in packaging design, and strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes. Proficiency in CAD software, packaging simulation tools, and familiarity with industry standards like ISTA or ASTM certifications is common. Excellent project management, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills set top candidates apart. These skills are critical for developing innovative, cost-effective packaging solutions that meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements while collaborating across teams.

What cities near Union, SC are hiring for Senior Packaging Engineer jobs?

Cities near Union, SC with the most Senior Packaging Engineer job openings:

$85K - $106K/yr

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Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will develop and support nuclear power plant design modifications, engineering evaluations, and technical issue resolution by collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on Balance of Plant (BOP) systems for operating plants, power uprates, and advanced nuclear technologies

You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager of Nuclear Plant Mechanical Engineering and be located at our Rockhill, SC facility. The hybrid position is based at our Rock Hill, SC office which involves a mix of on-site and remote days, typically within the same week. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop design change packages following the Standard Design Process and other plant-specific design change processes for US and international nuclear power plants.
  • Help develop engineering reports for US power uprates (i.e., system and program evaluations), in the Balance of Plant (BOP) area.
  • Resolve technical issues for operating nuclear power plants (main scope), with potential involvement in new plants and other nuclear projects (e.g., fuel fabrication facilities).
  • Work with a multi-discipline team of engineers in the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems and programs, including support to lead engineers, in the BOP area.
  • Apply engineering principles and engineering codes & standards, such as ASME and ANSI, to the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems.
  • Work with engineers in other disciplines such as electrical and civil/structural.
  • Participate on project teams with internal and external representation
  • Participate in customer and vendor meetings to present technical materials and justification of services and product designs.
  • Perform work within established scope, budgetary and schedule requirements.
  • Identify and help develop new business opportunities, as available.
  • Mentor more junior engineers.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical (preferred), Civil, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience.
  • Power industry (e.g., nuclear power plant) experience.
  • Ability to work in an international team environment.
  • Ability to travel for site visits, short-term, or long-term assignments.

Beneficial:

  • Engineering in Training (EIT) license.
  • Professional Engineer license (in any state) or ability to obtain within 5 years of onboarding.
  • Proficiency on other languages

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $85,200 to $106,500 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

  • Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options

  • Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members

  • 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement

  • Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

  • Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance

  • Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers

  • Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service

  • Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

  • Safety and Quality

  • Integrity and Trust

  • Customer Focus and Innovation

  • Speed and Passion to Win

  • Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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