Co-op, Packaging Engineering (Jan - July 2025)

Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination.

Location:                                                       Allendale, NJ

Work Schedule:                                           4 days/week in office, Friday flexible remote

Term:                                                             January-July 2025 (exact dates flexible)

Hourly Pay:                                              $25.00

Edgewell Personal Care is a leading manufacturer and distributor of a diverse portfolio of consumer and personal products.  EPC is focused on Sun Care products, including Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic; Skin Care products, including Edge and Skintimate Shave prep, and Wet Ones. 

Primary Purpose of this position:

Provide support to the Package Engineering staff in the design, documentation, and testing of Suncare, Skincare, Shave Prep, and Feminine Care packaging. The candidate will be assigned a research project to work on during their time in the position and present at the end. This is a full time intern opportunity.

Essential Functions:

• Engineering development of plastic containers and liquid dispensing systems as well as flexible films and shelf display packaging such as cartons and blistered packaging.
• Co-ordinate development efforts with outside component suppliers as well as contract manufacturers both domestically as well as internationally.
• Co-ordinate preparation of package prototypes for functional testing according to ASTM methods.
• Hands-on involvement in all facets of development of primary and secondary packaging, including laboratory and pilot scale-ups.
• Support the engineering staff in preparing and executing test methods.
• Participate in cross functional business team meetings.
• Develop and prepare package material specifications.
• Travel may be required

Technical Skills:

• Must have the ability to communicate, both written and oral.
• Must be familiar with the use of common measuring devices.
• Must be capable of following standard test methods such as ASTM and Playtex equivalent methods as well as verbal instructions from Engineers.
• Must have strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word & TOPs.

Education:

A high school diploma or equivalent, and be enrolled in an accredited degree program majoring in Package Engineering.

Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that’s open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.