Senior Packaging Engineer

Medtronic • Irvine, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Packaging Engineering function supports the development, validation, and continuous improvement of packaging systems for medical devices across the product lifecycle. The team partners closely with research and development, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams to create packaging solutions that protect product integrity, support patient safety, and comply with global regulatory and quality requirements. Packaging Engineering is responsible for packaging design, material selection, package validation, process development, and commercialization activities that support new product development and ongoing portfolio enhancements. This position is based in Irvine, CA. The role follows a hybrid work arrangement with an on-site presence expected four days per week and one remote workday per week. Some travel may be required. The Senior Packaging Engineer supports the development and commercialization of medical device packaging solutions from concept through market release. This role partners with cross-functional teams to design, develop, validate , and implement packaging systems, provide technical expertise for packaging-related projects, and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of experience with an advanced degree
• Experience supporting product development, packaging development, or manufacturing projects from concept through commercialization.
• Experience developing technical documentation, engineering specifications, validation activities, and quality system deliverables.
• Knowledge of packaging development principles, packaging materials, and packaging validation processes within a regulated environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering , Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in medical device packaging, biomedical materials, packaging materials, and packaging design procedures.
• Proven experience supporting innovative packaging design, product development, and manufacturing initiatives.
• Knowledge of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements, and medical device packaging validation practices.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, managing technical projects, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement packaging components, assemblies, and systems for medical device products.
• Lead packaging development activities from concept generation through commercialization, ensuring alignment with product and business requirements.
• Evaluate, source, test, and qualify packaging materials and components to support product performance and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, requirements, validation protocols, reports, and related quality system records.
• Serve as a packaging subject matter expert on cross-functional teams, providing technical guidance on packaging design, manufacturing processes, and technology solutions.
• Support investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance packaging performance, quality, and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate across Packaging Engineering teams and business functions to identify and implement best practices.
• Apply knowledge of applicable packaging regulations, standards, and quality requirements to ensure robust package validation and qualification activities.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior