Packaging Engineer – Biotech Combination Products/Device Operations (JP15206)
About The Position
This position reports into the Packaging Engineering group under Combination Products Operations (CPO) in Thousand Oaks, CA. This position will apply engineering principles to execute the proper design, qualification and implementation of Primary and Secondary Packaging components and the associated systems such as documentation, equipment, and processes. Knowledge of primary and secondary packaging systems and material science is essential to the position. The position requires organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, and the ability to work in teams and adapt to rapidly changing environments. Day-to-day commercial support, and Lifecycle Management. This position is responsible and accountable for the following: Support for testing and evaluation leading to recommendation and selection of primary and secondary packaging materials Familiarity with Material Testing standards, requirements and equipment is essential Writing test protocols, perform technical evaluations and testing to support reports used to justify the use of selected materials and packaging components Writing technical specifications, creating engineering drawings, and developing artwork templates Competent with AutoCAD, Illustrator, or similar software application to create, modify and approve engineering drawings Support line trials and packaging validation activities prior to introduction of any new or change in components/processes Collaborate with cross-functional teams (i.e. Quality, Device Engineering, Supply Chain, Artwork, Manufacturing, Regulatory, etc.) in pre-commercial and commercial activities
Requirements
- Organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Medical devices or pharma, biotech experience.
- Lab based experience.
- Master degree OR Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of experience
- Familiarity with Material Testing standards, requirements and equipment is essential
- Competent with AutoCAD, Illustrator, or similar software application to create, modify and approve engineering drawings
- Knowledge of primary and secondary packaging systems and material science is essential to the position
- The position requires organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, and the ability to work in teams and adapt to rapidly changing environments
Nice To Haves
- BS Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences
- 3+ years general packaging/engineering experience is strongly preferred
- Independent problem solver with demonstrated skills working in teams or leading project teams
- Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Support for testing and evaluation leading to recommendation and selection of primary and secondary packaging materials
- Writing test protocols, perform technical evaluations and testing to support reports used to justify the use of selected materials and packaging components
- Writing technical specifications, creating engineering drawings, and developing artwork templates
- Support line trials and packaging validation activities prior to introduction of any new or change in components/processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (i.e. Quality, Device Engineering, Supply Chain, Artwork, Manufacturing, Regulatory, etc.) in pre-commercial and commercial activities
- Execute the proper design, qualification and implementation of Primary and Secondary Packaging components and the associated systems such as documentation, equipment, and processes.
- Day-to-day commercial support, and Lifecycle Management.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
