Packaging Engineer
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Duties/Tasks
-Plan and evaluate new projects
-Create packages that are both cheap and reliable
Summary
-Packaging engineers create packages that protect the products of companies.
-This field is challenging because you need to create safe packages, but also stay within budget
Education Needed
-At least for years with a bachelor's degree
-Important to be fluent in math and science
Pay
-The lowest 10% percent earned less than $52,900 a year
-The top 10% earning more than $130,020 a year
Job Outlook
-Packaging Engineers are always in demand
-Some students were even hired before they graduated from college due to the high demand
Work Environment
-Often work in offices wth computers and design equipment
-Usually work with others to reach a common goal
Similar Occupations
-Material Engineer- monitor how materials work and operate
-Determine why materials fail and how they deteriorate
Program
-UW Stout is one of the very few schools that offer this program
-It is a four year course that will earn you a bachelor's degree
Facts
-Packaging engineers create products for major companies like Kellogs and Nike.
-They are in high demand due to the few schools that offer it, therefor, most students do not know it exists