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Boston Scientific · 2 days ago

Senior Packaging Engineer

Arden Hills, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$83K/yr - $157K/yr

5+ years exp

Boston Scientific is a leader in medical science, and they are seeking a highly skilled Senior Packaging Engineer with strong potential for technical leadership. The role involves advancing packaging solutions for medical devices through material research, evaluation, and integration, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in packaging technologies.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead research into new materials for the purposes of improved quality, performance, and sustainability

Partner with project teams on packaging, product design and development, materials testing, and specification preparation; develop concepts and designs for new products and processes

Design and coordinate packaging components, tooling, standard engineering tests, and experiments; complete testing for new product development

Plan and coordinate project activities and timelines; document project goals and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure progress and project success

Develop packaging integration workstreams and ensure alignment with project objectives; identify gaps and create mitigation plans to reduce and eliminate risk factors

Perform tests and experiments to solve complex problems; summarize, analyze, and assess test results to make sound design recommendations

Troubleshoot packaging and product issues related to design, materials, and processes

Create and manage packaging-related documentation such as specifications, test plans, and reports; ensure all activities are documented and meet regulatory guidelines

Train technicians and provide work direction as needed

Qualification

Packaging engineeringMaterials sciencePackaging processesEquipment qualificationMedical device packagingRoot cause analysisStatistical methodologiesCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering, materials science, or related field

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience relevant to this role, or minimum of 3 years of professional experience relevant to this role with a Master's, or minimum of 2 years of professional experience relevant to this role with a PhD

Working knowledge of packaging equipment and materials (i.e. paperboard, corrugated, flexible films, Tyvek, thermoformed trays, injection molded parts)

Experience with equipment qualification, packaging processes, and testing requirements (ASTM, ISO and ISTA)

Experience with quality system controls (i.e. user needs, design inputs/outputs, verification/validation, etc.)

Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred

Bachelor's and/or advanced degree in packaging, mechanical, polymer science, paper science, material science

Experience working in packaging within the medical device industry

Experience performing root cause analysis, designing and executing experimental plans, and using statistical methodologies to drive data-based decisions

Ability to work independently to meet project timelines

Results-oriented with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing tasks

Experience in packaging development

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels