2027 Undergraduate Packaging Engineer Co-Op

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is currently offering an excellent opportunity for a Packaging Engineering Co-Op located at our Princeton, NJ facility. This 6-month program starts January 2027, and runs through June 2027, and includes exposure to leadership, professional development, networking events, and the chance to connect with students throughout a variety of functions.

What’s In It for You:

• Hybrid work schedule

• Learning & Development opportunities

• Summer Speaker Series featuring executive leadership

• Networking opportunities with early career cohort

• Access to company store

• Final Capstone Presentation with leadership

• Housing Stipend - for students whose residential address is greater than 30 miles from the work site

This position will provide support to one of three functional areas:

• Package Innovation: The co-op will focus on the early phases of packaging development, working with ideas, consumer insights, concepts, and rough designs.

• Package Development: The co-op will work on package design that optimizes innovation functionality, costs and equipment integration requirements based on CHD’s core technology platforms.

• Package Technical Transfer: The co-op will utilize performance-based specifications & technology platform thinking to shorten & expedite the package commercialization process for new and revised packaging.

Through this position, the co-op will work in a project-based environment. Responsibilities include testing, documentation, and travel to plants, and suppliers. The co-op will have the opportunity to work in cross-functional teams, as well as independently to determine and implement solutions based upon analytical data assessments.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate students who have completed at least two years of college coursework (rising Junior or rising Senior) pursuing a bachelor's degree in Packaging Science/Engineering, with packaging coursework completed.

• Ability and interest in working a hybrid schedule in Princeton, NJ

• Co-op will be trained in specification systems, CAD, testing, or prototyping equipment as required.

• Aptitude and willingness to learn how to interface with different platforms, run reports, and engage with various company systems.

• Experience in Microsoft 365 applications required

• Experience managing multiple timelines and priorities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment, desire to learn and contribute to a growing company.

• Candidates must have US Work Authorization (US Citizen, permanent resident, green card holder)

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/