Package Engineering Co-Op

About this Job:  

We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every team member has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Packaging team is currently seeking a Package Co-op in Greensboro, NC. As a co-op you will be responsible for supporting our packaging engineer’s development, maintenance and cost reduction projects. You will interface closely with all groups (i.e., Formulation Development, Purchasing, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Commercial, Country Contacts, etc.) associated with product commercialization and are expected to utilize available technologies, knowledge and communication resources to maintain Syngenta’s industry leading reputation in packaging. As part of this experience, you will have the opportunity to manage your own project. 

As a co-op at Syngenta, you have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, and work on real projects finding real solutions. Work with us and you’ll get:  

• Competitive wages and relocation allowance  
• Ongoing career development resources   
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems 
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs 
• The opportunity to work in a brand-new state of art Packaging lab and office building 

Estimated Duration:  January 2025 – June 2025 

The expectation is that each selected Co-op will be able to work 40 hours a week on site for the duration of their assignment. 

You will: 

• Participate in new product launch in meetings with Marketing, Manufacturing, Purchasing and other organizational groups throughout the product development and supply chain process 
• Participate in Packaging Development in meetings with suppliers, to learn about the latest industry innovations, develop new packages, and investigate packaging issues that may arise 
• Will potentially travel with other engineers to supplier/manufacturing locations in support of package development and analysis 
• Perform UN and Non-UN package testing our state-of-the-art test lab 
• Set up and manage shelf-life and material compatibility studies 
• Create prototypes with Solidworks and our three 3D printers 
• Create and maintain packaging specifications 
• Create assembly instruction drawings and images to aid Manufacturing 
• Write test reports 
• Actively participate in group-meetings 

About Syngenta 

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting.  From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.   

What you must have: 

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Packaging Science, or another closely related field of study 
• Prefer a student with a Sophomore or Junior standing 
• Fluent in English 

What you might also contribute to the team: 

• Strong project management skills 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks 
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs consistently 
• Strong interest in Packaging 
• Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication skills 
• Strong Personal Computer Skills 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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