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R&D Engineer Co-op - Fall 2025

Sealed Air
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Mar 10, 2025
R&D Engineer Co-op - Fall 2025 LOCATION: Charlotte, NC, US, 28208 Duncan, SC, US, 29334 REQ ID: 50680 If you are a current employee click here to apply. Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. Westrive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance - a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2023, Sealed Airgenerated $5.5 billion in revenue in 2023 and had approximately 17,000 employees operating out of 46 countries/territories and distributing products in 115 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com. Position Summary LOCATION: Charlotte, NC Duncan, SC available as an alternative location. Design, build, and test next-generation automated packaging equipment with a dynamic, fun team in either Charlotte, NC (Corporate HQ) or Duncan, SC (Production HQ) Here are some examples of the equipment that we design: Robotic Bag Loaders Printing System Conveyors Our Interns and Co-ops typically have a primary project that they work on for the duration of their term, in addition to smaller learning and training opportunities and mini-projects. This is not a desk-only job, you'll be back and forth between a CAD station, our testing and assembly labs, and talking to people. Engineering Plan and conduct food packaging equipment research projects Work hands-on to test, troubleshoot, assemble, and modify various pieces of food packaging equipment and their components Work with Application Experts in their field Work with manufacturing to build prototypes and commercial equipment Prepare and modify engineering drawings for ongoing projects Plan and conduct testing of machines to validate fitness for use in the field Personal Development Informal and Formal mentorship and exposure to leadership Present to Leadership at the end of each rotation Speaking opportunities, written communication coaching, and "how-to-corporate" Opportunities to Learn Machine Shop Skills Machine and Electrical Safety Process and Manufacturing Controls *Note:* Our primary customers are in the raw protein industry. Many of our internal tests involve handling protein products (think of products that you could buy in the meat case at the grocery store and putting them through a machine). Qualifications 2.5 or higher GPA Authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship Must be able to handle and be in direct contact with raw meat and protein products Able to provide own transportation to the internship/co-op location Able to work 10+ hour days in 40F environments as needed (this is not often) Ability to travel up to 30% Creative and a strong problem solver Ability to work independently with limited supervision Good written and verbal communication skills All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Requisition id:50680 Relocation:Yes Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at globalta@sealedair.com. LINK1 MON1 WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?* It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise. Corporate sustainability. It's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate. Customer Success. Meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values. Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources. Nearest Major Market: Charlotte Job Segment: R&D Engineer, Entry Level Engineer, R&D, Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain, Engineering, Research, Operations