Senior Test Engineer, Packaging Engineer

Senior Test Engineer, Packaging Nefab Packaging West 

Nefab Group is on a growth journey, and we are dependent on high-performance people to succeed. Our Test Lab is vital for us to deliver testing solutions to our customers. We are now strengthening our team in Nefab Packaging West with a Senior Test Lab Engineer.

As a Senior Test Lab Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the development, validation, and continuous improvement of packaging solutions by planning, executing, and interpreting laboratory testing that ensures product performance, quality, and compliance with customer and industry standards. You will serve as a technical expert in transport testing, providing engineering recommendations that help customers optimize packaging designs while supporting innovation, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

You will be part of the Packaging Engineering Test Lab within the Operations organization, collaborating closely with Packaging Engineers, Design Engineers, Sales, Operations, Research & Development, Quality, and customers across the Americas and global Nefab organization. In this role, you will develop and execute test plans, prioritize laboratory activities, maintain compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 17025 requirements, and communicate technical findings through detailed reports and customer presentations. You will also mentor junior engineers, support the implementation of new testing technologies and methodologies, and work cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best practices throughout the organization.

This position is located in Newark, CA and you will report to the Test Lab Engineering Manager.

Do you want to be part of a global organization and contribute to our growth journey? Apply today! 

Salary range: $110,000 - $130,000 DOE

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use the test lab to help Nefab’s customers make better package design decisions.
• Subject matter expert in transport testing of transport testing to Nefab staff and customers.
• Supervise dynamic and climatic transport testing including, but not limited to: vibration, impact, shock and drop testing, compression, and environmental conditioning tests.
• Prioritize test schedule.
• Customer interface- work with external and internal customers to develop test requirements and test plans.
• Ensure package tests are conducted in accordance with industry standards such as ISTA, ASTM, and/or to customers’ specifications.
• Interpret test data to provide recommendations to customers on ways they can improve their packaging.
• Coordinate the acquisition of new test equipment.
• Author the completion of formal test reports.
• Maintain test records and test reports in accordance with Nefab standards.
• Support R&D in the development of new test procedures, design concepts, materials, and tests.
• Mentor less experienced test engineers
• Improves and / or propose new working procedures within his / her team.
• Follow ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 17025 Policies and Procedures.

Your profile 

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  • Packaging Dynamics Professional (ISTA PDP) certification or Certified Packaging Laboratory Professional (CPLP) through ISTA (International Safe Transit Association) preferred but not required.
  • Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
  • Experienced with reading and interpreting documents such as protocols, industry specifications (ASTM, ISTA) and procedures.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and general computer literacy.
  • Fast learner and ability to communicate clearly.
  • High focus on customer service, and willing to go above and beyond to get the job done.
  • Organized and impeccable follow-through skills
  • Critical analysis mindset, constantly thinking outside the box,
  • Ability to find innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Precision, accountability, customer focus, leadership, flexibility, judgment, maturity.
    
    
    MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
    EDUCATION
    
    
    • Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering, industrial design, packaging technology, similar engineering background or equivalent. A specialized degree in packaging is not required but is a positive addition.
•  EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum 5-7 years of previous working laboratory experience preferred, ideally in conducting product/packaging testing.
  • Project Management experience is preferred

Company values and Ways of Working 

Our core values are Simplicity, Empowerment and Respect. Our ways of working are characterized by Customer First, Cooperation, and Communication. This means that we are always putting customers first, through cooperation and communication. We respect each other and the environment. People are empowered to grow and innovate to simplify. 

Application 

Impress us with your CV/resume and motivational letter, written in English, latest August 25,2026 

 For further information or questions, please contact [email protected]

Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe everyone has talent and therefore welcome all applications. 

We are part of the Nefab Group, which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.  

With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in 38 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Healthcare equipment, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has around 5,000 employees with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem. 

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