With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world's leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.
Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.
At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.
Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.
Manager, Mechanical Design Engineering
The Mechanical Design Engineering (MDE) Team is seeking a Senior Packaging Design Engineer to join our team. As a member of the MDE team, you will be a driving force of innovation and help build the future of electric vehicle charging.
The Senior Packaging Design Engineer will play a direct role in the packaging and label designs for ChargePoint's products. We are seeking a confident and personable engineer with exceptional packaging design experience, including design for manufacturing and design for cost.
As a Senior Packaging Design Engineer, your responsibilities will focus on both working with Contract Manufacturer's packaging engineers as well as designing packaging and labels directly, focusing on cost effectiveness, packaging testing, design for packaging performance of current production and new products:
- Use CAD software and other design tools to create packaging models and specifications that meet ISTA standards such as 2A, 2B.
- Design product labels that are visually appealing, informative, and compliant with regulatory standards. Using graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator)
- Lead and mentor packaging design engineers working at contract manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with company standards and project goals.
- Coordinate cross-site packaging development efforts, managing timelines, deliverables, and communication between internal teams and external partners.
- Conduct prototyping and testing to validate packaging performance under various conditions (e.g., drop tests, vibration tests).
- Establish design best practices and technical guidelines for packaging engineers across multiple contract manufacturers.
- Review and approve packaging designs submitted by contract teams, providing feedback and ensuring compliance with performance, sustainability, and cost targets.
- Facilitate training and knowledge sharing, helping contract engineers stay updated on new materials, technologies, and regulatory changes.
- Resolve technical challenges and escalate issues as needed to ensure smooth execution of packaging programs.
- Act as the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders and contract packaging teams, fostering strong relationships and accountability.
- Identifying design opportunities for quality, cost, assembly, and manufacturing
- Fluent in Mandarin, and able to communicate technically in English with USA-based design teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Packaging Engineering or related field
- Minimum 5 years of industry experience as a Packaging Design Engineer
- Proficient in CAD, 5 yrs minimum.
- Strong working knowledge of packaging materials including corrugated materials, plastics, pallets, and sustainable alternatives.
- A self-starter who is comfortable driving multiple projects and designs simultaneously.
- Ability to learn quickly and operate outside of your comfort zone
- Ability to travel in Asia to work face to face with contract manufacturers
Preferred
The ideal candidate would also have experience in the following areas:
- Experience implementing sustainable or green packaging strategies in a high‑volume hardware or industrial product environment.
- Experience collaborating with testing labs to conduct drop, vibration, compression, and climatic tests as required by ISTA procedures.
- Analyze test results to identify failure points and optimize packaging design for improved protection and cost-efficiency.
- Knowledge of global environmental packaging regulations and labeling requirements (e.g., recyclability markings, material disclosures)
Shanghai, China - Remote
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.
If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.
ChargePoint is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports all qualified individuals. In alignment with this commitment, we ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to access any other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at [email protected].
ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer.
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