Packaging Lab Engineer

PDI•Woodcliff Lake, NJ

14h•$72,000 - $83,000

About The Position

The Packaging Lab Engineer plays a key role supporting fellow associates within the PDI organization on new product development, existing product portfolio maintenance, cost savings initiatives, and product improvements. This individual will work with Engineers and contribute to design and development activities while learning new technical skills. This individual will execute on requirements to complete R&D analysis and documentation to ensure major milestones are met and product developments objectives are achieved.

Requirements

BS Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree preferred
Fundamental knowledge in engineering techniques and ability to apply to product design
Technical knowledge of packaging, non-woven, and/or regulated products preferred.
Familiar with prototyping techniques (such as 3-D printing) and production equipment.
Recent Graduate preferred
Previous internship/experience in an Engineering Laboratory strongly preferred
Ability to articulate previous Engineering projects, their goals, techniques used and conclusions
Demonstrated leadership role (science or non-science based)
Demonstrated ability to support technical teams; able to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple projects of varying complexity;
Is able to build partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Ensures accountability and consistently achieving results.
Able to build partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Strength in both oral and written presentation skills are a prerequisite to success.
Must have the appropriate interpersonal communication skills
Computer skills/ability to work with various software packages.
Experience in AutoCAD, TOPS, Adobe Illustrator preferred.
Must have knowledge of Engineering processes such as product life cycle, change, and knowledge of cGMP design and change management
Basic familiarity with ASTM/ISO/EN/ISTA standards
Experience in MasterControl or similar documentation management system is a plus.

Nice To Haves

BS Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree preferred
Technical knowledge of packaging, non-woven, and/or regulated products preferred.
Familiar with prototyping techniques (such as 3-D printing) and production equipment.
Previous internship/experience in an Engineering Laboratory strongly preferred
Experience in AutoCAD, TOPS, Adobe Illustrator preferred.
Experience in MasterControl or similar documentation management system is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supports the product development teams for NPI initiatives
Conducts a variety of test procedures executing them accurately and timely.
Conducts laboratory tests as directed by supervisor with minimal supervision
Makes and tests product samples and prepares prototype products for clinical studies
Records and reports data accurately, follows protocols and reports any errors and anomalies
Conducts test method validation and measurement system analysis executing them accurately and timely.
Comprehends test protocols and test methods. May input into test method design
Collects data ensuring that reported data is correct and reliable following cGMP.
Adapts test equipment and fixtures as needed to perform required testing. Able to work and interact effectively with other engineering Associates.
Tests prototypes and raw materials in support of the R&D team
Writes reports and summarizes test data
Participates to line trials and other activities at the local manufacturing plant.
Flexible and may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Develops protocols, writes reports, SOP’s and specifications
Develops, writes and validates test methods to evaluate product performance
Writes reports and summarizes test data
Records and reports data accurately, follows protocols and reports any errors and anomalies
Identifies key quality attributes for products
Works with plant associates to gain alignment to specifications
Plans own workload to ensure tasks and objectives are completed and collaborates as a participative team member to ensure R&D milestones are met.
Able to work without supervision and escalate issues when necessary