Packaging Engineer - Req 1-3 Yrs Packaging Engineer Exp (Onsite)
About The Position
This role supports the design, development, and qualification of packaging systems for sterile and non-sterile medical devices. The Packaging Engineer will assist with design control activities, participate in packaging development projects from concept through verification and transfer, and help translate requirements into packaging and process specifications. The position involves working as part of cross-functional project teams, executing technical tasks, preparing technical documentation, and supporting verification and validation activities. The role also requires applying engineering principles to solve packaging problems and developing technical knowledge in medical device packaging.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 1–3 years of experience in packaging engineering, engineering internships/co-ops, or a related engineering role.
- Basic understanding of medical device packaging concepts, including sterile barrier systems and non-sterile packaging.
- Familiarity with relevant packaging and quality standards such as ISO 11607, ISO 13485, and packaging-related ASTM or ISTA standards.
- Foundational knowledge of engineering statistics and data analysis.
- Ability to support the development and documentation of packaging requirements and specifications with guidance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn in a regulated, quality-driven environment.
Nice To Haves
- Medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated industry exposure is a plus.
- Exposure to Design of Experiments (DOE) or Six Sigma concepts is a plus.
- Familiarity with CAD and packaging design tools (e.g., CAPE, TOPS, SolidWorks, or similar) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, development, and qualification of packaging systems for sterile and non-sterile medical devices.
- Assist with the execution of design control activities for low to moderate complexity projects.
- Participate in packaging development projects from concept through verification and transfer.
- Help translate product and customer requirements into packaging and process requirements.
- Contribute as a team member on cross-functional project teams.
- Execute assigned technical tasks with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as test protocols, reports, work instructions, and change control documentation.
- Support packaging verification and validation activities.
- Apply fundamental engineering principles to solve packaging-related problems and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Actively develop technical knowledge in medical device packaging.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
