Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION: Software & Electronics Development Engineer
About Packsize
We are Packsize. A fast-growth multinational technology company committed to eliminating excessive and unfriendly packaging experiences through the adoption of Right-sized On-Demand® packaging systems, software, and services. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Packsize gives businesses worldwide the ability to improve their customer satisfaction and enhance brand value while gaining efficiencies and savings. We accomplish this through our shared passion for a world where every box, envelope, and package shipped is the right size. This right-sized shipment sends a ripple effect through the supply chain by reducing carbon emissions and fuel needs. In pursuit of packaging sustainability, we value the contribution of our combined experiences, backgrounds, and relationships to create a team where Everyone Fits. Become a part of Packsize and help us build Smart Packaging for a Healthy Planet®.
About the Role
The Software & Electronics Development Engineer is part of the ETO Team based in Louisville, KY, focused on developing and integrating embedded systems, digital and analog electronics, and control software for Packsize packaging automation equipment. This role bridges hardware and software engineering disciplines to deliver high‑performance machine control and system connectivity solutions.
You will define and deliver technologies and project deliverables for new product development and life‑cycle management initiatives. This includes designing electronic architectures, developing embedded firmware, application software, and ensuring robust integration between electronics, mechanical systems, and user interfaces.
Education, Experience, and Skills Desired:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
3–7 years of experience in electronics and embedded software development
Experience with analog/digital circuit design, PCB layout, and sensor integration
Proficiency in embedded programming (C/C++, real‑time operating systems, microcontrollers)
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, CAN, RS‑485, Ethernet/IP)
Experience developing GUI or connectivity software for machine control systems
Understanding of system control architectures, safety standards, and risk assessment
Ability to perform feasibility analyses, cost and functionality trade‑offs, and risk mitigation
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
Experience working within structured product development processes
Comfortable collaborating with internal teams and external partners or subcontractors
What You’ll Do:
Develop electronics and software for Packsize packaging systems, including machine control, system control, and connectivity modules
Define and implement software and electronics architecture and design for feasibility and functional prototypes
Analyze and evaluate project requirements to define product specifications, design standards, and risk‑based deliverables
Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with project plans, timelines, and budgets
Design, realize, and monitor progress on quality, functionality, and risk mitigation in alignment with R&D processes
Develop automated and manual test procedures for electronics and embedded software validation
Deliver design documentation and hand‑off packages to internal and external stakeholders for production and support
Conduct continuous risk analysis and reporting to support management decisions
Provide technical advice and knowledge transfer to colleagues and management regarding tools, technology, and process improvements
Contribute to new technology investigations and prototype development for next‑generation packaging automation systems
A Few Other Things:
Up to 10% travel may be required for collaboration, testing, or installation support
Ability to perform hands‑on work with electronic assemblies and test equipment
Comfortable in a dynamic, collaborative R&D environment
What We Offer:
A purpose‑driven environment where you can apply your electronics and software engineering expertise to build intelligent packaging automation systems that enable sustainability across global supply chains. Join us in creating Smart Packaging for a Healthy Planet®.
Top Skills
What We Do
Packsize International is the award-winning supply chain and sustainable packaging industry leader in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Packsize introduced On Demand Packaging® in 2002. Today, as a multinational manufacturer of advanced packaging systems and automated packaging machine technology, Packsize B2B customers receive a tailored pre-configured packaging system and optimized workflow designed to deliver the scalable performance and reliability needed for highly efficient packaging environments. Our corrugated machine systems, proprietary software, workflow design solutions, and services deliver Right-sized Packaging on Demand®. Packsize customers increase B2C engagement, satisfaction, and loyalty while improving their supply chain and sustainability requirements.
Packsize Right-sized Packaging on Demand® solves both the rising price of paper and demand dilemmas that prompt unsustainable shipping practices. The right-sized box has become the preferred choice by reducing the consumption of corrugated and waste through the ability to size the shipping container to the product order.
