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Packaging Engineers

Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits

You will need a bachelor's degree to be a packaging engineer, preferably in packaging development or material science. An internship or co-op is recommended to be a competitive applicant.

Packaging engineers should have the ability to solve problems and think analytically and creatively. They must work well with people, both as a leader and as a team player. They should also be able to write and speak well in order to deal effectively with other workers and customers, and in order to document procedures and policies. In addition, a packaging engineer should have the ability to manage projects and people. As technology changes, the most successful packaging engineers will be those who have the desire to enhance their education and technicial skills throughout their career.

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