Medtronic · 1 month ago
Principal Packaging Engineer
Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$121K/yr - $181K/yr
5+ years expMedtronic is a leader in global healthcare technology, dedicated to addressing challenging health problems. The Principal Packaging Engineer will oversee the research, development, and design of packaging systems for medical devices, ensuring compliance and efficiency in manufacturing processes.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and test a wide variety of containers used for the protection, display, and handling of products
Determine packaging specifications according to the nature of the product, cost limitations, legal requirements, and the type of protection required, considering need for resistance to such external variables as moisture, corrosive chemicals, temperature variations, light, heat, rough handling, and tampering
Design package exteriors considering such factors as product identification, aesthetic quality, printing and production techniques
Clarify collaboration across R&D, Quality/Regulatory, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and end-users (surgical staff) to capture functional requirements and user workflows
Require familiarity with relevant FDA and OUS regulations as well as ISO and ASTM standards for medical devices, packaging and labeling
Documentation management and/or coordination of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Design History Files (DHFs), and change control
May support prototype line and production line development in manufacturing facilities/plants
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
Experience with and passion for Cases and Trays designed for Steam Sterilization
Familiarity with relevant FDA and OUS regulations as well as ISO and ASTM standards for medical devices, packaging and labeling
Documentation management and/or coordination of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Design History Files (DHFs), and change control
Preferred
Degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical 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
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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 and Chairman Of The Board Of Directors
Linnea Burman
SVP & President, Neurovascular
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