Scientist, R&D - Imaging Lab

About the role

Kraft Heinz is hiring a Scientist, R&D for its Imaging Lab in Glenview, Illinois. The role supports the execution of imaging lab requests by delivering digital and physical mock-ups, 3D models and 3D-printed outputs that help teams evaluate packaging and product concepts, communicate design intent and accelerate decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Create and produce package and label print outputs across film, carton, adhesive and related materials to support development, visualization and business needs.
• Develop and maintain quality guides, including color and defect guides, to support consistent evaluation standards.
• Lead photography and product documentation to ensure accurate, high-quality visual records.
• Operate the Kongsberg cutting table to produce precise physical mock-ups and act as a trainer for its use.
• Support 3D modeling and 3D printing to create prototypes, concept models and visualization tools.
• Manage multiple requests and projects concurrently while meeting agreed timelines and quality expectations.
• Partner with R&D, Marketing, Sales, Packaging Development and external vendors to turn concepts into actionable visualization solutions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Graphic Communications, Design or a related technical discipline, with 2+ years of relevant experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience supporting digital and physical mock-ups, 3D modeling, 3D printing, package and label printing, photography and product documentation in a lab, studio or technical service environment.
• Experience developing or supporting visual quality standards such as color or defect guides.
• Ability to train others on equipment use and to manage multiple requests, timelines and priorities.
• Hands-on willingness to support lab and production activities as required.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of print production processes across film, carton, adhesive and related packaging materials.
• Demonstrated ability to operate technical production equipment such as the Kongsberg cutting table.
• Experience with 3D modeling and prototyping tools.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, mock-up workflows, 3D printing and emerging digital tools or AI-enabled creative workflows is a plus.