Senior Engineer, Packaging
About The Position
Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Mammotome, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Mammotome, our expertise and compassion for breast care makes us the indispensable partner to physicians, clinicians and patients. Our drive for developing innovative technology is rivaled only by our compassion for the people we serve, from the clinicians and surgeons who demand consistently precise solutions, to the patients and families seeking peace of mind. When you join our company, you join in the fight against breast cancer. Working at Mammotome means you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse, hardworking, high-performing team committed to improving patient outcomes. As a trusted leader in breast cancer diagnostics, we invite you to join us and support products you can feel passionate about! Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Senior Engineer, Packaging is responsible for independently leading the design, development, and optimization of packaging systems for medical device products. This role applies in‑depth technical knowledge and best practices to solve complex problems, improve packaging performance, and ensure packaging solutions meet regulatory, operational, and customer requirements. The Senior Packaging Engineer works with minimal guidance, serves as a technical resource for less experienced colleagues, and collaborates cross‑functionally across the organization. This position reports to the Manager , Packaging Engineering & Labeling and is part of the Engineering organization located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and will be an on‑site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Design, develop, and validate packaging systems for sterile medical devices. Lead or contribute to moderately complex packaging projects, including project planning and cross‑functional coordination. Recommend and implement improvements to packaging materials, processes, and systems. Support packaging equipment selection, qualification, and troubleshooting activities. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers while supporting regulatory and quality compliance efforts
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or a related field.
- Multiple years of relevant professional experience, including a minimum of 3 years in medical device packaging or another regulated industry.(Using ISO 11607-1/2)
- Demonstrated experience in packaging design, validation, and process improvement, including knowledge of applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
- Ability to lead small projects and independently solve complex technical problems
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including domestic and international travel.
- Typical travel assignments range from 2–5 days and may require overnight, out‑of‑town stays.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs occasionally.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree or professional certification in Packaging Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience supporting packaging equipment qualification and continuous improvement initiatives in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and validate packaging systems for sterile medical devices.
- Lead or contribute to moderately complex packaging projects, including project planning and cross‑functional coordination.
- Recommend and implement improvements to packaging materials, processes, and systems.
- Support packaging equipment selection, qualification, and troubleshooting activities.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers while supporting regulatory and quality compliance efforts
Benefits
- Mammotome, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
- We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
