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Boston Scientific · 2 months ago

Packaging Engineer III

Arden Hills, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$76K/yr - $144K/yr

3+ years exp

Boston Scientific is a leader in medical science, dedicated to addressing significant health industry challenges. The Packaging Engineer III role involves collaborating with global New Product Development teams to innovate and refine packaging and processes for medical products, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Generate innovative and unique solutions to meet market needs; submit ideas and disclosures. Work is expected to result in the development of new or refined packages, products, processes or equipment

Successfully complete complex engineering work in technology development, packaging/product design and development, test of materials or products, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigation (animal and clinical studies), and/or report preparation

Coordinate, manage, and document project goals and progress; design and coordinate appropriate tests and experiments to solve complex problems; summarize, analyze, and assess test results; and make sound design recommendations

Generate and manage packaging related documentation, including specifications, test plans and reports, and other PDP documents

Assess the feasibility and soundness of alternative engineering processes, products, or equipment

Manage the completion of packaging testing for new product development and existing design improvements

Interface with Physicians/Cath Lab personnel to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices or packages

Translate customer needs into product requirements and design specifications

Work cooperatively with various BSC departments, divisions, and suppliers, leading teams as assigned, to ensure an improved, practical, and consistent approach to packaging

Demonstrate PDP/TPD system knowledge through delivery of high quality and high impact deliverables

As applicable, train and/or supervise technicians and/or interns

Qualification

Packaging R&D experienceISO 11607 knowledgePackaging process qualificationPackaging knowledgeQuality system understandingProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCritical-thinking skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, or equivalent related engineering discipline

Minimum of 3 years of Packaging R&D experience

ISO 11607, relevant ASTM and ISTA standards, and Quality System understanding and demonstrated use

Intermediate knowledge related to paperboard, corrugated, flexible packaging films, Tyvek, thermoformed trays, injection molded parts, and packaging equipment

Packaging process and equipment qualification experience

Understanding of quality system controls (e.g. user needs, design inputs/outputs, verification/validation, etc.)

Preferred

Experience with manufacturing and/or distribution

Ability to solve complex problems with root cause analysis, including designing and executing experimental plans and using statistical methodologies to drive data-based decisions

Strong interpersonal skills: ability to build relationships and collaborate with global teams

Organized and results-oriented; ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing tasks

Strong communication skills (verbal & written) and presentation skills; ability to communicate with individuals on all levels

Ability to work independently to plan, schedule, and execute activities necessary to meet project timelines

Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills are required