Packaging Engineer Co-op

Johnsonville will place you, as an intern or co-op student, into a fun and challenging position where you can make real contributions to real projects, applying your knowledge and creativity. In addition to hands-on experience in your particular field, you’ll have the chance to work with Members from a variety of functional areas, in a team-based work environment and a culture that celebrates growth and learning. We value the enthusiasm, fresh ideas and desire to learn and grow that you’ll bring to our organization. You’ll have a one-of-a-kind experience at Johnsonville, and be able to say you helped make a real difference at a great, global company.

Johnsonville, LLC

Packaging Engineer Co-op

2026

Position Overview:

Johnsonville, LLC has an exciting opportunity for an 8-month Packaging Engineer Co-op with our Research & Development team in Sheboygan Falls, WI. We have opportunities starting on January 5, 2026, or May 18, 2026.

Join us in 2026 at the Johnsonville Technical Center on our Sheboygan Falls campus, which includes a packaging lab, pilot plant, product evaluation area, and engineering team.

Responsibilities:

You will be involved in one or more of the following assignments:

• Develop and design new packages or improve packages that meet functionality and cost requirements
• Develop protocepts of packages; this will be done with drawings, descriptions, and via computer design
• Facilitate plant trials of new packaging materials and/or equipment
• Adapt/modify current lines/equipment to new processing applications
• Troubleshoot and problem analysis related to production, products and materials
• Work with other departments (Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, etc) and outside customers and suppliers in support of projects and departmental packaging goals and objectives

You’ll work on projects using the following types of packaging materials and equipment:

Education:

• Candidate must currently be in their junior or senior year and a Packaging Engineer Major
• Minimum 2.70 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in their core packaging concentration required

Experience:

• Some prior work experience preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrate leadership and persuasive skills, strong work ethic, and entrepreneurial spirit
• Desire to contribute and learn in a team-based environment
• Ability to travel

Other Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old

Posting Date:                                 September 2, 2025

Coach for this position:               TBD

Travel:                                             Travel to other Johnsonville facilities as needed

Location:                                         Tech Center – Sheboygan Falls, WI

Member Status:                            Hourly Co-op

Start Date:                                     January 5, 2026, or May 18, 2026

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

How to Apply:  

External candidate:  Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/Disability

Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country.  We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.