Principal Packaging Engineer
Medtronic · Irvine, CA
Manufacturing OperationsFull-time$124k–$186kCompany career page
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Role summary
Medtronic seeks a Principal Packaging Engineer to lead innovation and technical strategy for medical device packaging systems in Irvine, California. The role drives development, validation, and commercialization initiatives while serving as a subject matter expert across cross-functional teams in a regulated manufacturing environment.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science with 8+ years packaging engineering experience
- Experience leading complex packaging projects from concept through commercialization
- Expertise in packaging materials, technologies, manufacturing processes, and product development methodologies
- Demonstrated ability leading technical initiatives and influencing stakeholders without direct authority
- Experience developing packaging validation strategies, technical documentation, and quality deliverables
- Master's degree in Packaging, Biomedical Engineering, or Materials Science (preferred)
- Medical device packaging, sterilization processes, and FDA/ISO regulatory knowledge (preferred)
What you'll be doing
- Lead packaging and labeling innovation initiatives across product development and operational improvement programs
- Design, develop, analyze, validate, and commercialize medical device packaging systems and assemblies
- Establish technical strategies, standards, and best practices aligned with business objectives
- Conduct material evaluation, sourcing, testing, and qualification for new products and improvements
- Mentor packaging engineers and foster knowledge sharing across the organization
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