Our client is a leading innovator in temperature‑controlled packaging solutions, serving the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences industries. With global manufacturing facilities and industry‑recognized quality standards, including ISO 9001:2015 compliance and ISTA‑certified testing capabilities, our client is known for excellence, innovation, and continued growth.

Cold Chain Packaging Engineer In this role, you will support the design, testing, and validation of thermal packaging solutions for temperature‑sensitive products. Reporting to the Senior Director of Product Innovation, you will collaborate with the Product Development Team to refine existing product lines, design and prototype new solutions, test against client‑specific requirements, and contribute to the development of novel thermal systems. This position plays a key role in helping our client maintain its leadership in the cold‑chain packaging industry.

Generate digital product designs to meet specific organizational or customer requirements. Actively search out and evaluate current technologies for testing based on performance, sustainability and cost. Construct physical prototypes from base materials transforming design ideas into functional, test models.

Oversee / execute thermal performance testing in accordance with ISTA ASTM, and ISO 9001:2015 protocols.



Draft / contribute to detailed test protocols, qualification reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to document packaging development and validation activities. Ensure solutions meet applicable quality standards, client requirements, and industry regulations (e.g., Work closely with Sales, Quality, and Operations Teams to ensure successful launch of new packaging designs.

Degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of relevant experience in product design, packaging development, cold chain, or thermal systems (internships/co‑ops acceptable). Strong written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to write technical reports and protocols.

Experience with Solid Works, CAD and or similar programs.

Experience with Smart CAE or similar Thermal Modeling Software. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ability to work on multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities. Familiarity with thermal data loggers, environmental chambers, and temperature validation methods.

An understanding of shipping lane qualification and thermal performance mapping. Familiarity of thermal simulation methods using finite element methods to analyze heat transfer in cold chain packaging. Full‑time

📌 Cold Chain Packaging Engineer (Mississauga)
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