Job Description

Job Title: Engineer, R&D Packaging

Contract: 12 months (with potential for extension)

Location: Fremont, CA (On-site)

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Engineer, R&D Packaging to join our Sustaining Packaging team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of packaging components, artwork, and labeling for sterile and non-sterile medical devices. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with teams across quality, manufacturing, regulatory, R&D, and supply chain to ensure innovative, compliant, and customer-focused packaging solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and sustain best-in-class packaging and labeling solutions from early concept through commercialization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, incorporating Voice of the Customer feedback and industry best practices.
• Develop packaging and labeling components that enhance the customer experience, including 3D modeling and artwork development.
• Apply product development lifecycle knowledge to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Collaborate effectively with global teams across multiple functions to ensure project success.
• Embed Quality into all aspects of product development and maintain compliance with evolving global regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, non-conformances, and CAPAs as required.
• Lead small-scale packaging/labeling projects or co-manage larger programs impacting the product portfolio.
• Mentor or supervise technical staff as needed.
• Manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results within tight timelines.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a highly regulated industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical device, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical packaging design and development.
• Proven ability to resolve design and process-related packaging issues in commercial products.
• Working knowledge of Design Controls and industry standards for Packaging Design and Testing (e.g., ISO 11607, ASTM, ISTA).
• Familiarity with database-driven labeling systems and development of labels and Instructions for Use (IFUs).

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