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Packaging Engineer

MS Technology, Inc.
Oak Ridge, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2027

Summary
The Packaging Engineer will be responsible for developing, evaluating, and implementing packaging solutions for specialized equipment, components, and materials. This position will support packaging design, material handling, transportation, and storage requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable engineering standards, quality assurance procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and evaluate packaging solutions for specialized equipment, components, and materials.
  • Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.
  • Evaluate packaging requirements for safe handling, storage, lifting, and transportation.
  • Perform engineering assessments to ensure packaging designs meet structural, mechanical, and operational requirements.
  • Support the selection of packaging materials, containers, protective systems, and handling equipment.
  • Ensure packaging activities comply with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance requirements.
  • Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and project teams to resolve packaging-related technical issues.
  • Support packaging inspections, testing, qualification activities, and design modifications.
  • Develop and maintain packaging procedures, technical reports, and supporting documentation.
  • Identify opportunities to improve packaging efficiency, safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Experience in mechanical engineering, packaging design, equipment design, or a related technical field.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with engineering design principles, material selection, and structural or mechanical evaluations.
  • Knowledge of applicable safety practices, quality assurance requirements, and engineering standards.
  • Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
  • Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent active federal security clearance (such as DoD Top Secret) required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting DOE, NNSA, NRC-regulated, nuclear, or other highly regulated industrial facilities.
  • Experience with specialized packaging, transportation systems, or material handling equipment.
  • Familiarity with DOT, NRC, or DOE packaging and transportation requirements.
  • Knowledge of ASME standards and NQA-1 quality assurance requirements.
  • Experience performing structural, thermal, or mechanical engineering calculations.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing, fabrication, inspection, or testing activities.
  • Familiarity with radioactive material packaging and transportation requirements, including 10 CFR 71 and applicable portions of 49 CFR.

Benefits:

All eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off including holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement:

MSTI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. MSTI is an E-Verify employer. If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: HR@mstechnology.com.

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