Samantha Lee
Packaging Engineer
NY
Emerging packaging engineer passionate about creating functional, sustainable, and visually appealing solutions. Over the past five years, I’ve worked on optimizing e-commerce shipping systems, reducing packaging waste, and supporting automation projects for high-volume consumer goods. I thrive on solving complex material and supply chain challenges while collaborating with design, manufacturing, and marketing teams.
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Professional Background
5 years
Certified Packaging Professional – Technologist (CPPT), Six Sigma Green Belt, ISTA Certified Packaging Laboratory Professional (CPLP)
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Technical Interests & Expertise
ArtiosCAD
TOPS Pro
Cape Pack
AutoCAD
ISTA & ASTM Testing
Sustainability Analysis (LCA)
Vendor & Material Sourcing
Supply Chain Optimization
Project Management
Python
VBA
SQL
JavaScript
Sustainable Packaging Innovations
E-Commerce Packaging Optimization
Materials Science for Packaging
Cost Reduction Strategies
CAD & Structural Design Tools
Automation in Packaging Lines
Early Career Growth in Engineering
I’m five years into my packaging engineering career and more of my projects now involve automating pack-out and line integration. But automation can feel overwhelming — robotics, sensors, custom machinery, software, and ROI models all come into play.For those with deeper experience:What’s the smartest first step for a packaging engineer moving into automation and line integration?I’d love to hear how others made the jump from manual/semiautomated lines to fully integrated packaging systems.