{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cde9d317b5323107efe8a3a7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cde9d317b5323107efe8a3a7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cde9d317b5323107efe8a3a7","title":"Packaging Engineer Co-op","description":"Requisition ID:\n\n65884\n\nTitle:\n\nPackaging Engineer Co-op\n\nArthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. The Packaging Process Engineering team in Pendleton, South Carolina (AMISC) is responsible for supporting manufacturing, assembly, and packaging operations at AMISC. We are searching for a co-op pursuing a Packaging Engineering degree to support the Packaging Process Engineering team at AMISC. The successful candidate will assist in process development activities such as fixture development, experimental design, equipment validation execution and documentation with guidance from the engineering staff. They may also provide support in research, prototyping, and implementation of continuous improvement projects. The individual will perform various validation test methods (Tensile, Leak Decay, Burst, Visual, Dye Penetration) and will be detail oriented in the execution and documentation of these test methods. The individual will also work within the requirements of their tasks to deliver results and communicate issues in a timely and accurate manner.\n\nArthrex is actively seeking a Packaging Engineering Co-op for the Fall semester, running July 2026 - December 2026. This is a temporary position that will be located at our manufacturing facility in Pendleton, South Carolina.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nPrepare, execute, and document packaging validations (i.e. sample preparation with production, draft protocols & reports)\nResponsible for test equipment operation, testing and analysis (i.e. lab test method execution: instron, burst, and dye penetration).\nDetermine types of tests to be performed to adequately evaluate packaging integrity, performance, and physical characteristics.\nAssist current Engineering staff in their daily activities.\nIdentify and recommend process improvements for the packaging process and testing activities (complete one Continuous Improvement project).\nParticipate with team for assigned projects; analyze package performance and assist in providing recommendations for packaging improvements.\nPerform and review testing and documentation for various product packaging configurations and packaging materials.\nWorks within the requirements of their projects to meet goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.\nProvide support of programs, policies, and procedures.\n\nEducation and Experience:\nProgress towards a college degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or Packaging Engineering required, or a recent graduate. (Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.)\n\nKnowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:\nBasic to intermediate computer skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Experience in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Minitab preferred.\n\nMachine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:\nPC; Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook; PowerPoint; Word and Excel. Fax; Scanner\n\nArthrex Benefits are:\n\nMedical Insurance (if 25 or more hours per week)\nFree Onsite Medical Clinics\nFree Onsite Lunch\nVolunteer PTO\nAccess to the Wellness Center (For South West Florida positions only)\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.","company":"Arthrex","rawCompany":"arthrex","city":"Pendleton","state":"SC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T19:28:36.768Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9111.00","title":"Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders","slug":"packaging-and-filling-machine-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"53-7064.00","title":"Packers and Packagers, Hand","slug":"packers-and-packagers-hand"},{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"339113","title":"Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing","slug":"surgical-appliance-and-supplies-manufacturing"},{"code":"561910","title":"Packaging and Labeling Services","slug":"packaging-and-labeling-services"},{"code":"333993","title":"Packaging Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"packaging-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Packaging Engineer Co-op","description":"Requisition ID:\n\n65884\n\nTitle:\n\nPackaging Engineer Co-op\n\nArthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. The Packaging Process Engineering team in Pendleton, South Carolina (AMISC) is responsible for supporting manufacturing, assembly, and packaging operations at AMISC. We are searching for a co-op pursuing a Packaging Engineering degree to support the Packaging Process Engineering team at AMISC. The successful candidate will assist in process development activities such as fixture development, experimental design, equipment validation execution and documentation with guidance from the engineering staff. They may also provide support in research, prototyping, and implementation of continuous improvement projects. The individual will perform various validation test methods (Tensile, Leak Decay, Burst, Visual, Dye Penetration) and will be detail oriented in the execution and documentation of these test methods. The individual will also work within the requirements of their tasks to deliver results and communicate issues in a timely and accurate manner.\n\nArthrex is actively seeking a Packaging Engineering Co-op for the Fall semester, running July 2026 - December 2026. This is a temporary position that will be located at our manufacturing facility in Pendleton, South Carolina.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nPrepare, execute, and document packaging validations (i.e. sample preparation with production, draft protocols & reports)\nResponsible for test equipment operation, testing and analysis (i.e. lab test method execution: instron, burst, and dye penetration).\nDetermine types of tests to be performed to adequately evaluate packaging integrity, performance, and physical characteristics.\nAssist current Engineering staff in their daily activities.\nIdentify and recommend process improvements for the packaging process and testing activities (complete one Continuous Improvement project).\nParticipate with team for assigned projects; analyze package performance and assist in providing recommendations for packaging improvements.\nPerform and review testing and documentation for various product packaging configurations and packaging materials.\nWorks within the requirements of their projects to meet goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.\nProvide support of programs, policies, and procedures.\n\nEducation and Experience:\nProgress towards a college degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or Packaging Engineering required, or a recent graduate. (Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.)\n\nKnowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:\nBasic to intermediate computer skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Experience in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Minitab preferred.\n\nMachine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:\nPC; Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook; PowerPoint; Word and Excel. Fax; Scanner\n\nArthrex Benefits are:\n\nMedical Insurance (if 25 or more hours per week)\nFree Onsite Medical Clinics\nFree Onsite Lunch\nVolunteer PTO\nAccess to the Wellness Center (For South West Florida positions only)\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.","datePosted":"2026-04-12T19:28:36.768Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T19:28:36.768Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Arthrex","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Pendleton","addressRegion":"SC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"cde9d317b5323107efe8a3a7"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cde9d317b5323107efe8a3a7"}}