Senior Packaging Engineer

Amperesand

Reno, NV

Full Time

Posted August 22, 2026

$130k - $200k

Solar Energy

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Job Description

Role Summary: Amperesand is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Packaging Engineer to join our team and own packaging for incoming components.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver technical designs of packaging that are optimized to protect components, for weight, durability, and interfacing with material handling in the manufacturing line.
Perform 3D modeling, FEA, and durability analysis of concept packaging designs.
Design, source, build, and execute testing on prototype packaging.
Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance to standards (ISTA, ASTM, etc.)
Deliver finished 3D/2D and engineering specifications to be used for supplier bidding and compliance documentation.
Participate in packaging and component supplier evaluation.
Partner with engineering teams in design, manufacturing, material handling, NPI, to develop designs and review requirements, from concept through production.
Deliver technical designs of packaging that are optimized to protect components, for weight, durability, and interfacing with material handling in the manufacturing line.
Perform 3D modeling, FEA, and durability analysis of concept packaging designs.
Design, source, build, and execute testing on prototype packaging.
Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance to standards (ISTA, ASTM, etc.)
Deliver finished 3D/2D and engineering specifications to be used for supplier bidding and compliance documentation.
Participate in packaging and component supplier evaluation.
Partner with engineering teams in design, manufacturing, material handling, NPI, to develop designs and review requirements, from concept through production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience and demonstrated accomplishments.
3+ years of experience designing packaging for components from concept to production.
Expertise in CAD modeling using 3D EXPERIENCE (CATIA 3DX/V5 or Solidworks preferred)
Capability with CAE simulation tools such as Ansys • Familiarity with packaging component manufacturing processes
Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFM/DFA principles.
Familiarity with electronics packaging and PCBAs
Experience defining packaging quality documents and supplier standards.
Experience working in Agile development environments, including task management and sprint planning using Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira.
Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.
SF Pay Range $130,000 - $200,000 USD Reno Pay Range $130,000 - $200,000 USD
Pay Disclosure & Benefits Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States.
Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k retirement savings plan through Empower
Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays
Commuter Benefits • 100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks) and paternal leave (6 weeks) Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.
SF Pay Range
$130,000
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$200,000 USD
Reno Pay Range

Benefits & Perks

Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.
The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States.
Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k retirement savings plan through Empower
Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays
Commuter Benefits
100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks) and paternal leave (6 weeks)
Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.