Boston Scientific Senior Packaging Engineer 

United States, Minnesota 

615336767

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

Required qualifications:

• 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 qualifications:

• 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

Maximum Salary: $ 156900

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.