Packaging Design Engineer

Packaging Design Engineer – Robotics & Automation

Type: Freelance / Contract
Location: Hamme, Belgium – On-site, 5 Days per Week
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 months Initial Contract with Potential Extension

Overview

Linnk is seeking an early-career Packaging Design Engineer to join a hands-on packaging design and innovation lab supporting a major robotics and automation programme.

This is a practical engineering role where you will take packaging concepts from CAD through physical prototyping, testing, and design iteration. You will work closely with engineering and operations teams to develop packaging solutions that can perform reliably at scale within high-volume industrial environments.

The role is ideal for a Packaging Science or Packaging Engineering graduate with strong internship or early-career experience who wants broad exposure across design, prototyping, testing, materials, and real-world implementation.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design packaging structures, dielines, and components using ArtiosCAD
• Develop 3D models for packaging, inserts, and fixtures using SolidWorks
• Build, assemble, and fit-check physical prototypes within the lab
• Conduct industry-standard package testing including drop, compression, vibration, and impact testing
• Apply ISTA, ASTM, or equivalent testing standards to validate packaging performance
• Analyse test results and translate findings into rapid design improvements
• Support material and substrate selection, including corrugated board, foams, void fill, and protective materials
• Respond to short-turnaround design and prototyping requests from engineering and operations teams
• Document designs, test results, and revisions clearly and accurately

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Packaging Technology, or a closely related discipline
• Working knowledge of ArtiosCAD for structural packaging design and dieline creation
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks
• Hands-on experience building, cutting, forming, assembling, and fit-checking packaging samples
• Familiarity with ISTA, ASTM, or equivalent package testing standards through study, internship, or industry experience
• Comfortable working in a lab environment and handling packaging materials safely
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and communication skills
• Able to work on-site five days per week in Hamme, Belgium

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in Packaging Science or a related discipline
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator for artwork and dieline presentation
• Exposure to corrugated conversion, flexographic printing, or digital print processes
• Experience with sustainable packaging initiatives such as fibre reduction, recyclability, or replacement of plastic components
• Exposure to robotics, automation, manufacturing, or other high-volume industrial environments
• Experience working on packaging solutions intended for large-scale production or deployment

KEY ATTRIBUTES
• Hands-On and Practical
• Detail-Oriented
• Fast Learner
• Strong Technical Curiosity
• Data-Driven Problem Solver
• Collaborative Team Player
• Comfortable Working at Pace
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

WHY APPLY
• Hands-on exposure across design, prototyping, testing, and iteration
• Opportunity to work on packaging solutions that are deployed at significant scale
• Broad technical exposure early in your career
• Embedded directly with engineering and operations teams
• Opportunity to work within an advanced robotics and automation environment