Packaging Engineer - Undergrad Internship - Summer 2026
Your Impact
In this hands-on Packaging Engineering Internship, you'll play a key role in evaluating and enhancing packaging designs that protect products, reduce waste, and optimize logistics. You'll support engineering initiatives that focus on packaging compliance, sustainability, cost-efficiency, and performance testing. Working alongside a cross-functional team of engineers, designers, and suppliers, you'll help develop packaging solutions that support product integrity and elevate the customer experience. All while gaining real-world experience at a Fortune 100 company that's committed to helping you grow your career.
Summer Internship Program
Whether you're starting your professional journey or pivoting to a new field, Lowe's offers the resources and opportunities you need to thrive.
Our 10-week summer internship program (May 26th - July 31st, 2026) immerses you in real-world retail operations. You'll work directly with industry experts across our stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices, gaining practical experience through hands-on projects that make meaningful contributions to our business and communities.
To succeed in this role, we seek future leaders who:
- Drive innovation with fresh perspectives and an eagerness to learn.
- Bring dynamic energy while staying open to inspiration.
- Take on challenges with sharp thinking and embrace new opportunities.
- Build strong partnerships through collaborative teamwork.
- Push boundaries to discover what's possible.
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Do Your Best Work in Mooresville
This internship is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up - we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.
What You Will Learn
- Assist in the evaluation and design of packaging for Lowe's private brands, including structural performance, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
- Conduct packaging performance tests (e.g., ISTA, drop, vibration) and analyze test data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support efforts to standardize packaging across categories and reduce damage rates during shipping and handling.
- Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams on packaging specifications and compliance requirements.
- Learn about global packaging regulations and sustainability initiatives impacting retail.
- Help track packaging metrics and contribute to packaging database updates.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in packaging science, packaging engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field.
- Expected graduation dates of December 2026 or May 2027.
Preferred Skills/Experience
- 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
- Proficient in MS Office Programs (specifically Word, Excel, and Power Point).
- Familiarity with packaging testing methods (e.g., ISTA protocols) is a plus
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with CAD software or packaging design tools is preferred
- Relevant internship, co-op, or lab experience is a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
- Paid Internship
- Eligibility for Lowe's Housing Benefit
- 10% Associate Discount
For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
About Lowe's
Lowe's is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- 401(K)
Professional Development
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Lunch and Learns
- Access to Online Courses
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program