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How much do temporary principal packaging engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary 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 Temporary Principal Packaging Engineer vs Temporary Packaging Engineer?

AspectTemporary Principal Packaging EngineerTemporary Packaging Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Packaging, Engineering, or related field; often requires experience in leadership rolesBachelor's in Packaging, Engineering, or related field; entry to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, manufacturing facilities, cross-functional teamsManufacturing plants, packaging lines, product development teams
Employer & Industry UsageConsumer goods, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage companiesSimilar industries, often supporting packaging production and design

The Temporary Principal Packaging Engineer typically holds more experience and leadership responsibilities, focusing on design and strategic packaging solutions. In contrast, the Temporary Packaging Engineer is more involved in day-to-day packaging operations and implementation. Both roles are essential in packaging development but differ mainly in scope and seniority.

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Mechanical Packaging Engineer

Mechanical Packaging Engineer

Actalent

Columbia, MD

$60/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Packaging Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Mechanical Packaging Engineer to design, provide production support, and test electrical and electronic systems. The role involves designing lightweight electrical assemblies in space-constrained enclosures that must function reliably in high-demand environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design lightweight electrical assemblies for high-reliability environments.
  • Perform structural and thermal analysis on designs.
  • Collaborate with the electrical engineering department to define mechanical design requirements and develop packaging design concepts.
  • Create detailed drawing layouts for development.
  • Partner with manufacturing to ensure designs meet company standards and capabilities.

Essential Skills

  • Experience in mechanical packaging, electronics, and enclosures.
  • Proficiency in mechanical engineering and packaging design.
  • Competence in SolidWorks, structural analysis, and thermal analysis.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes, particularly in aerospace and aviation sectors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing mechanical packaging for electrical/electronic assemblies.
  • Ability to create production-level engineering documentation for a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in integrating and supporting first article builds in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in an engineering and lab environment, adhering to a 9-80 work schedule. You will be part of a team working on innovative projects, including the design of airships used for persistent surveillance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbia,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.


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About Actalent

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Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We're supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Hanover, MD, US

Year founded

1983

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