Job brief: Packaging Engineer II

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• Listed on HelloFresh's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-11 (today); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-11.
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• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
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What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $85,500 to $104,500 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Newark, NJ, United States
• Posted: 2026-10-08

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Mid level. The posting asks for 4 years of experience.

Must have

• At a minimum, you have...
• 2–4 years of relevant work experience in packaging engineering/science.
• Undergraduate degree in Packaging Science, Engineering, or other relevant area of study.
• Proven technical expertise in packaging materials testing, most notably in ISTA-certified testing methodologies, gained through industry experience.

Conditions

• Ability to work in a packaging lab environment where you will be asked to lift heavy packages up to 50 lbs.

Main duties

• Plan and run qualification testing of packaging components, modifying designs to meet functional, cost, fulfillment, and shipping requirements.
• Design and execute technical, scientific, and optimization studies, including material comparisons and ad-hoc R&D, to inform packaging strategy and future co…
• Document test results and communicate findings in clear reports to Packaging Strategy, Engineering, and cross-functional partners.
• Lead vendor and Packaging Design technical collaboration to qualify new packaging solutions that expand the supply chain and support top-line growth.
• Deliver packaging solutions for new product launches, service offerings, and entry into new categories and markets.

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for engineer jobs in New Jersey: $130k a year (7 listings, 6 employers). This listing is 27% lower.
• Across HelloFresh's 119 open listings, 34% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How HelloFresh hires

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