Associate Engineer Packaging (JP12131)
Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Associate Engineer Packaging (JP12131) Location:
Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320 Business Unit: Secondary Packaging Group
Employment Type: Contract Duration: 1 years (with possible
extensions) Rate : $35 - $38/hour W2 Posting Date: 01/04/2023
Notes: Onsite but can work from home occasionally. 3 Key Consulting
is recruiting an Associate Engineer, Packaging for a consulting
engagement with our direct client, a leading global biotechnology
company. We are looking for a packaging engineer and experience
with Adobe Illustrator for making templates for packaging
components. Job Description: This position reports into the
Packaging Engineering group under Combination Product Operations
(CPO) in Thousand Oaks, CA (ATO). This position will apply
engineering principles to execute the proper design, qualification
and implementation of Primary and Secondary Packaging components
and the associated systems such as documentation, equipment, and
processes. Knowledge of primary and secondary packaging systems and
material science is essential to the position. The position
requires organizational, project management, technical problem
solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, and the
ability to work in teams and adapt to a rapidly changing
environment. Top Must Have Skill Sets: Ability to use Adobe
Illustrator Software to create technical templates based on
packaging specification drawings. Experience with or familiarity of
Packaging Engineering job function Demonstration of being proactive
and have the ability to multi-task (see red flags also) Day to Day
Responsibilities: Support for testing and evaluation leading to
recommendation and selection of primary and secondary packaging
materials. Familiarity with Material Testing standards,
requirements and equipment is essential. Writing of test protocols,
perform technical evaluations and testing to support reports used
to justify the use of selected materials and packaging components.
Writing technical specifications, creating engineering drawings,
and developing artwork templates. Competent with AutoCAD and
Illustrator, or similar software application to create, modify and
approve engineering drawings. Support line trials and packaging
validation activities prior to introduction of any new or change in
components/processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (i.e.
Quality, Device Engineering, Supply Chain, Artwork, Manufacturing,
Regulatory, etc.) in pre-commercial and commercial activities.
Basic Qualifications: Independent thinker with demonstrated skills
working in teams or leading project teams Strong Interpersonal and
communication skills Bachelor degree OR Associate degree and 4
years of experience. Preferred Qualifications: MS or BS Packaging,
Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences or
related field 0 to 3 years general packaging/engineering experience
Why is the Position Open? Supplement additional workload on team
Red Flags: Not familiar with client or what we do (Can the
candidate name a client product and understand what it is used to
treat?) No understanding of what Packaging Engineers do Lack of
motivation No Adobe experience Interview Process: WebEx Video Call
- Will be screened by team member and then the hiring manager We
invite qualified candidates to send your resume to
recruiting@3keyconsulting.com . If you decide that you’re not
interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free
to take a look at the other positions on our website
www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this
opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying
for this role. Regards, 3KC Talent Acquisition Team
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