[Hiring] Senior Packaging Design Engineer @ChargePoint

Role Description

The Mechanical Design Engineering (MDE) Team is seeking a Senior Packaging Design Engineer to join our team. As a member of the MDE team, you will be a driving force of innovation and help build the future of electric vehicle charging.

The Senior Packaging Design Engineer will play a direct role in the packaging and label designs for ChargePoint’s products. We are seeking a confident and personable engineer with exceptional packaging design experience, including design for manufacturing and design for cost.

As a Senior Packaging Design Engineer, your responsibilities will focus on:

• Working with Contract Manufacturer’s packaging engineers as well as designing packaging and labels directly, focusing on cost effectiveness, packaging testing, and design for packaging performance of current production and new products.
• Using CAD software and other design tools to create packaging models and specifications that meet ISTA standards such as 2A, 2B.
• Designing product labels that are visually appealing, informative, and compliant with regulatory standards using graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator).
• Leading and mentoring packaging design engineers working at contract manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with company standards and project goals.
• Coordinating cross-site packaging development efforts, managing timelines, deliverables, and communication between internal teams and external partners.
• Conducting prototyping and testing to validate packaging performance under various conditions (e.g., drop tests, vibration tests).
• Establishing design best practices and technical guidelines for packaging engineers across multiple contract manufacturers.
• Reviewing and approving packaging designs submitted by contract teams, providing feedback and ensuring compliance with performance, sustainability, and cost targets.
• Facilitating training and knowledge sharing, helping contract engineers stay updated on new materials, technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Resolving technical challenges and escalating issues as needed to ensure smooth execution of packaging programs.
• Acting as the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders and contract packaging teams, fostering strong relationships and accountability.
• Identifying design opportunities for quality, cost, assembly, and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Mandarin, and able to communicate technically in English with USA-based design teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Packaging Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience as a Packaging Design Engineer.
• Proficient in CAD, 5 years minimum.
• Strong working knowledge of packaging materials including corrugated materials, plastics, pallets, and sustainable alternatives.
• A self-starter who is comfortable driving multiple projects and designs simultaneously.
• Ability to learn quickly and operate outside of your comfort zone.
• Ability to travel in Asia to work face to face with contract manufacturers.

Requirements

• Experience implementing sustainable or green packaging strategies in a high-volume hardware or industrial product environment.
• Experience collaborating with testing labs to conduct drop, vibration, compression, and climatic tests as required by ISTA procedures.
• Analyze test results to identify failure points and optimize packaging design for improved protection and cost-efficiency.
• Knowledge of global environmental packaging regulations and labeling requirements (e.g., recyclability markings, material disclosures).

Location

Shanghai, China - Remote

Benefits

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.

ChargePoint is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports all qualified individuals. In alignment with this commitment, we ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to access any other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at [email protected].

ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.