CareerPlan

2027 Co-Op: R&D Packaging (6 months, Jan. start)

USA - Virginia - RichmondFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Support innovation and sustainability projects for consumer healthcare packaging through research, prototyping, testing, and pilot-scale operations.

Role type

Junior IC packaging co-op

Builds

Innovative and sustainable packaging solutions for consumer health brands

Domain

Consumer healthcare + packaging engineering

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Packaging materials evaluation, prototyping, testing, consumer insights application, cross-functional collaboration, technical documentation

Preferred skills

CAD/3D modeling, engineering design coursework, sustainability interest

Responsibilities

Research and evaluate new packaging materials and technologies; Support innovation and sustainability initiatives; Assist with prototype development and testing; Evaluate performance of packaging components; Explore product-packaging interactions; Gather consumer insights; Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing sites; Document findings and communicate recommendations

Seniority

Junior, student co-op