Medtronic · 8 hours ago
Principal Packaging Engineer
North Haven, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$121K/yr - $181K/yr
5+ years expMedtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, dedicated to alleviating pain and restoring health. In this role, you will lead and oversee the research, development, and design of packaging systems for medical devices, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure packaging excellence and regulatory compliance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Develop packaging solutions to complex projects in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment as part of New Product Development and engineering programs
Drive packaging development projects to ensure strong competitive ability and fulfillment of customer needs
Support strategic Operations Network initiatives
Provide guidance and leadership to Packaging Engineers with varying degrees of technical expertise and professional experience
Evaluate the current state of various medical devices package designs; perform gap assessments, develop, and execute remediation plans
Support quality audits and regulatory affairs technical file submissions
Author technical deficiency responses and drives compliance to industry regulation requirements
Determine packaging specifications according to the nature of the product, cost limitations, legal requirements, and the type of device protection required
Lead successful verification of packaging systems for medical devices
Author and execute packaging protocols and operational procedures
Manage multiple projects and drive multi-disciplined cross functional global teams to effectively complete tasks on schedule
Keep up to date on new packaging technologies and provide project and functional leadership to champion new materials or technology and recommend for consideration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of Packaging Engineering experience OR Master's degree and 5+ years of experience OR PhD and 3+ years of experience
Preferred
Degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
Experience working in medical device or pharmaceutical industry
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)
Company
Medtronic
Medtronic is a healthcare technology company that designs and develops AI-based products and solutions for the medical industry.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$18.16BKey Investors
NHS EnglandBlackstone Life SciencesTrade Capital Funding
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $3.24B
2023-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Martha
CEO
Linnea Burman
SVP & President, Neurovascular
Recent News
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