In an industry where innovation meets sustainability, Jack DeBrabander is poised to become one of the next great minds in packaging. A recent graduate of Michigan State University’s renowned School of Packaging, DeBrabander is already bringing together academic rigor and hands-on engineering experience to redefine how packaging systems work—and evolve.
Over the past two years, DeBrabander served as a Controls Systems Engineer Intern at Central Process Engineering, where he collaborated closely with engineers and technicians to build and implement advanced control system changes. His work didn’t just improve operations—it increased average revenue per project by optimizing system behaviors and delivering tangible results.
“It’s about more than just designing a box,” DeBrabander says. “It’s about solving real-world problems with structure, efficiency, and innovation.”
At the intersection of engineering and packaging, DeBrabander offers a unique skill set that’s rare among young professionals: the ability to marry creative design thinking with technical execution. His background allows him to understand the full life cycle of a product—from concept and design to production and sustainability.
Now entering the industry with a results-driven mindset and a hunger to build lasting relationships, DeBrabander is actively seeking meaningful roles where he can apply his growing expertise while learning from the best in the business.
