Technical Engineer, Packaging

Job overview

The Technical Engineer, Packaging role is onsite in Chicago, IL. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Green Thumb Industries’ Brand and Product Development team and packaging operations across facilities. This engineer develops and optimizes packaging and automation solutions, translating concepts into scalable production-ready processes while balancing product protection, cost, regulatory requirements, and brand standards.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and validate packaging solutions
• collaborate on automated manufacturing processes and line validation
• select and integrate packaging automation
• conduct financial analysis
• support equipment commissioning, training, maintenance, and IQ/OQ/PQ validation
• troubleshoot equipment
• maintain deployment records and documentation
• travel to manufacturing and processing locations
• follow safety, GMP, and compliance requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

technical engineer

packaging engineering

packaging automation

manufacturing processes

chicago il

green thumb

packaging design

equipment troubleshooting

regulatory compliance

cross-functional collaboration

travel to facilities

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Packaging automation engineering across multiple facilities; 4+ years of packaging or technical engineering experience required; bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.

About the employer

Green Thumb is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.