Packaging Engineer

About the Role Dell Packaging Engineer in Taipei leads packaging systems for servers, notebooks, and desktops, ensuring protection during global distribution while optimizing cost and sustainability. You will collaborate with product engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, marketing, design, and logistics to meet performance standards for shock, vibration, and environmental exposure, while enhancing the customer unboxing experience. You will ensure compliance with industry testing standards, drive material and freight efficiency, support sustainability goals, and manage packaging specifications from concept through production. What You'll Do

• Design and engineer packaging systems for servers, laptops, and desktops, including cushioning, corrugated structures, and retail packaging, to meet protection requirements.
• Develop test plans and validate designs using Dell and industry standards (ISTA, ASTM).
• Partner with hardware engineering teams early in product development to influence product architecture for optimal packability.
• Drive cost-effective packaging strategies including material selection, cube optimization, and freight efficiency.
• Create detailed packaging specifications, drawings, and BOMs.
• Utilize AI applications and AI agents as Dell Packaging evolves to a native AI environment. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; 8+ years of experience in packaging engineering.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials: corrugated fiberboard, EPS/EPE foams, molded pulp.
• Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD) for packaging design.
• Understanding of global logistics and distribution environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments.
• Strong attention to detail with a customer-focused mindset. Nice to Have
• Experience packaging rack-mounted servers or high-value electronics.
• Experience working with ODM partners and global supply chains.
• Familiarity with automation-friendly packaging designs for manufacturing. Compensation & Benefits
• Global benefits including comprehensive healthcare programs and wellness tools.
• Generous leave of absence for new parents and caregivers.
• Industry-leading wellness platform.