Sr Packaging Engineer
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Job Summary
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.
Join us at a pivotal moment where innovation meets sustainability. As a Senior Packaging Engineer youwontjust design packaging: youllshape how products move across the globe in a world of rapidly evolving environmental expectations. This new role is your opportunity to build something from the ground up driving smarter leaner and greener packaging solutions across all Itron manufacturing global locations.
Youllbe the expert who brings clarity to complexity:optimizingpackaging for PCBA and finished goods ensuring compliance with new regulations (EU and others) and championing reusable solutions that support our long-term circularity goals. Embedded in high-impact programs (both New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining engineering) you willcollaborate across functions influence decision-making and bring fresh thinking whereitsurgently needed.
Responsibilities
Design & Development
- Develop andoptimizepackaging solutions for PCBA and finished goods globally.
- Ensure packaging designscomply withevolving environmental regulations and sustainability standardswhiledrivesimplification.
- Create and update technical documentation specifications and test protocols.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Be partof NPI teams contributing to early design and industrialization discussions.Influence decisions across diverse teams ensuring packaging considerations are integrated early and effectively.
- Collaborate with sustaining engineering teams to improve existing packaging performance and reduce cost.
- Work closely with manufacturing sites supplychain quality external partners and suppliers.
Operational & Regulatory Excellence
- Stay current on new regulations related to environmental impact reuse systems recyclability and waste management.
- Ensure packaging systems areoptimizedforlogistics factory handling and durability across multiple touchpoints.
- Partner with external packaging vendors and manage the currently semi-outsourced packaging design activities.
On-Site & Field Activities
- Travel to and work on factory floors as needed tovalidatepackaging performance and gather operational insights.(Travel requirements: 10%)
- Conduct packaging tests (drop vibration climatic exposure etc.).
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or relatedfield.
- Experience withpackaging design software.
- Deepexpertisein EU environmental and packaging regulationsmanufacturingqualitynormsand standards (ISO EN and other regulatory frameworks) and the ability to apply them effectively in operational and manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of materials science and packaging test methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving analytical and project management skills.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
- Fluencyin English; French / German / Italian are a plus.
This role is open across several EMEA locations and offers a hybrid work model combining onsite presence remote work and travel to manufacturing sites.
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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences dont perfectly align with every requirement we encourage you to apply the end you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidates starting wage will be determined based on permissible non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply please contact a recruiting representative at 1- or email .
Itron is transforming how the world manages energy water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency build resilience and deliver safe reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence we connect people data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world:
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- Food Industry
- Minitab
- Packaging
- CAD
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Plastics Blow Molding
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical Engineering
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Microsoft Project
- Manufacturing
