The Boston Beer Company

Packaging Engineering Co-op

The Boston Beer Company  •  Pennsylvania (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Co-op to join our Packaging Engineering team, supporting packaging material specification management, artwork approval processes, and packaging-related project initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in packaging development, technical documentation, project justification, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced consumer packaged goods environment.

This position is part of our 6-month Co-op Program, running from January 4, 2027, through June 25, 2027. The role is fully onsite at our Breinigsville Brewery location, with team members expected to work five days per week from our Breinigsville Brewery.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Specifications & Documentation

  • Support the creation, review, and maintenance of packaging material specifications.
  • Update specification documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company standards.
  • Assist in managing packaging-related documentation and changing control processes.

Project Support

  • Contribute to small packaging projects by gathering data, conducting analyses, and supporting project justification activities.
  • Assist with evaluating packaging improvements, cost savings opportunities, and material changes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project execution and implementation.

Artwork & Packaging Development

  • Participate in packaging artwork review and approval processes.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure artwork meets technical and regulatory requirements.
  • Support packaging development activities from concept through implementation.

Required Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, including Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Must continue to be enrolled in school after the completion of their co-op.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Creative problem-solving mindset and willingness to take initiative.
  • Interest in packaging, manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods industries.
  • Experience working on team-based academic or extracurricular projects.

What You'll Gain

  • Hands-on experience with packaging material specifications and technical documentation.
  • Exposure to packaging development processes, artwork approval workflows, and project justification activities.
  • Opportunities to work alongside experienced packaging professionals on real business challenges.
  • Mentorship, coaching, and professional development support from Packaging Engineering leaders and team members.
  • Development of core packaging engineering knowledge, including material specifications, packaging concepts, and cross-functional project management.
  • Valuable experience within a leading CPG organization while building a professional network and foundational engineering skills.
The Boston Beer Company

About The Boston Beer Company

We are The Boston Beer Company and together we are heavy.

From the very beginning, Jim Koch wanted to create a company that he would want to work for, creating a culture that celebrated beer with a passion and depth of knowledge that can’t help but be contagious to others.

Forty years of brewing beer and cultivating talent later, we continue to be a passionate group of individuals who focus on raising the bar in everything we do.

We're always looking for hardworking, motivated and competitive people who strive to push the boundaries and never settle. Not to be lost in the shuffle is the ability to have fun – after all, we are a beer company, and if you can’t have fun in this business, there’s something wrong!

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Year Founded
1984
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