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Applications Engineering Intern

Sealed Air · Charlotte, NC4w agoverified 8 h ago

BS-level Product Development roles on Crosslinked list a median of $118k (200 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Intern in R&D developing packaging solutions for food, medical, and industrial markets.

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Why it is interesting. Work on active innovation projects with direct influence, present to senior leadership, and gain exposure to food processing and packaging.

Might not be for you. Limited to students in packaging/food/meat science; may involve travel to plants or customers.

Mostly at the benchGeneralist Internship-friendlyBS acceptable Realistic requirements

Adjacent materials rolemulti-layer polymer films, foams, or packaging equipment and automation; shelf-life studies utilizing analytical methods

Seniority
Intern/Co-op
Work
On-site
Type
Internship
Degree
BS
Experience
0+ yrs
Industry
Packaging
Role
Product Development
Visa
No sponsorship
Benefits
equity/stock

Role details

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Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact.

That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com . We are excited to offer a spring position (Jan-May 2027) to highly motivated students currently pursuing a degree in packaging science, food science, or meat science. This role will be located on the campus of our Global Headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina within our Research & Development group.

This program offers applied experience that has a true impact on the business. The program includes opportunity to present to senior leadership teams, participate in formal training, interact with members of other departments (Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Field Quality, Supply Chain), and participate in campus-wide community service events. This is a unique opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of food processing and packaging processes in the food, medical, and industrial markets. You’ll work in a highly collaborative team environment and will have the ability to have direct influence on active innovation projects.

Sealed Air utilizes our internship program as a pipeline for identifying and hiring top talent for full time employment within our R&D team. Responsibilities Apply your area of study to the development of new products and processes at Sealed Air. Products may include multi-layer polymer films, foams, or packaging equipment and automation.

Apply knowledge of packaging requirements for markets including food (dairy, fresh red meat, seafood, smoked & processed protein, etc.), medical devices, and industrials Participate in shelf-life studies utilizing analytical methods, microbiology, and food discoloration Plan and conduct experiments under the direction of an experienced scientist/engineer Analyze results and assist with decision-making for next steps Prepare reports and present results at technical meetings Opportunity to lead a project including the management of timeline, execution, resources, and a final presentation of results and conclusions Some limited travel may be involved to manufacturing plants or customers Qualifications Completed at least 2 years towards a bachelor's degree in packaging science, food science, or meat science Strong academic record with 3.0 or higher GPA Authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship Creative and a strong problem solver Ability to work independently with limited supervision Good written and verbal communication skills Requisition id: 56486 Relocation: No Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve.

We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

  • Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at globalta@sealedair.com.

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Corporate sustainability - it’s about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate. Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it’s more than a goal, it’s an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values. Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.

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Common questions

Does Sealed Air sponsor work visas for the Applications Engineering Intern role?

This employer will not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Where is the Applications Engineering Intern role at Sealed Air based?

This role is based in Charlotte, NC.

What degree is required for the Applications Engineering Intern role at Sealed Air?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this Applications Engineering Intern role require?

The posting calls for at least 0 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Applications Engineering Intern role work with?

polymer films, foams.