R&D Packaging Technologist II

Requisition ID: 38594 

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow! 

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo.  With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry.  That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.

We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together.  We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes.

Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.

Crafted Highlights:   

In the role of R&D Packaging Technologist II working in Milwaukee, WI you will be part of the R&D Packaging team. You will support packaging innovation, material optimization, and process optimization initiatives across primarily Canada (including Promotions) and LATAM markets by applying packaging materials knowledge, laboratory test methods, and structured project management practices.

This position reports to the Senior Manager, R&D Packaging and works closely with Quality, TS&S, Innovation, World Class Supply Chain (WCSC), Procurement, Project Managers, Breweries across Canada, the U.S., and LATAM, suppliers, OEMs, and Brand Marketing partners.

What You’ll Be Brewing:

• Deliver packaging innovation, material optimization, and process optimization initiatives using foundational packaging subject matter knowledge


• Apply knowledge of packaging materials and equipment interaction to support problem solving, troubleshooting, and development of technical solutions


• Work within a defined project management stage‑gate process across concept, feasibility, and development stages, including execution of Packaging Test Plans


• Collaborate cross‑functionally with brewery personnel, suppliers, OEMs, and subject matter experts to support development of packaging standards, test methodologies, machine interfaces, and tertiary packaging processes


• Support the build‑out and maintenance of packaging master data

Key Ingredients

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Packaging OR equivalent experience


• You have 0–3 years of experience in packaging, manufacturing, engineering, or a related technical field


• You love a challenge and complete technical projects by applying problem‑solving and data analysis skills


• You build relationships and collaborate cross‑functionally to deliver results


• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments


• You have a thirst for learning and continuously seek to build technical skills and capabilities


• You exhibit our core values

Beverage Bonuses:  

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 4 days in the office


• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources


• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages! 


• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities  

• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are 


• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization 


• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities

Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences  

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer.  We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail [email protected]. 

Pay and Benefits:



At Molson Coors, we’re committed to paying people fairly and equitably for the work they do.

Job Posting Total Rewards Offerings: $58,700.00 - $77,100.00 (posting salary range) + 10% target short term incentive + $23,000 on average spent on benefits per employee, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, retirement with above market employer match, wellness incentives and EAP + paid time off (including holidays, vacation days and sick days).

The posting range provided above for salary is what we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We ultimately pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors that inform pay decisions including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set and internal equity.