Senior Staff Engineer, R&D Packaging

Stryker•Cary, IL

15d•$110,600 - $182,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Make an impact where innovation meets patient care. As a Senior Staff Engineer, R&D Packaging for Stryker Sage, you’ll lead packaging design and development for a diverse portfolio of high volume consumable medical products, including devices and formulations. Your expertise will ensure safe, efficient, and compliant packaging solutions that enhance customer experience and support global healthcare delivery. To learn more about Stryker’s Sage portfolio click here: Sage You will need to live within commuting distance of our Cary, Illinois office. This is a hybrid role, with on-site work required Monday through Wednesday and the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of the week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 6 years of engineering experience with a focus on packaging design and development.
Familiarity with developing packaging systems compliant with ISO, ASTM, ISTA, or USP standards.
Experience with packaging verification and validation, including sealing, distribution, and shelf-life studies.
Working knowledge of labeling development and basic statistical analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering; advanced degree in a related field.
Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or combination product packaging.
Familiarity with sterile packaging systems and ISO 11607 requirements.
Knowledge of FDA regulations (21 CFR 820/211) and Design Control principles.
Experience with primary and secondary packaging for high-volume goods.
Proficiency with statistical tools such as Minitab.

Responsibilities

Design and develop packaging and labeling solutions from concept through commercialization for medical devices, drugs, and combination products.
Lead packaging projects to implement changes across the product portfolio, driving cost optimization, quality improvements, and scalability.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards through robust verification and validation processes.
Develop and refine packaging components that meet usability, sustainability, and manufacturing requirements.
Support existing products by resolving packaging-related issues, including cost reductions and supply chain resiliency.
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, and supply chain teams to deliver high-quality results.
Mentor and guide team members on packaging best practices, design requirements, and testing strategies.
Contribute to continuous improvement by assessing current processes and integrating customer insights into packaging innovations.