Boston Scientific Senior R&D Packaging Engineer 

United States, Minnesota 

779844813

Your responsibilities will include:

• Generate innovative and unique solutions to meet market needs; submit idea disclosures. Work is expected to result in the development of new or refined packages, products, processes or equipment.
• Successfully complete complex engineering work in technology development, packaging/product design and development, test of materials or products, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigation (animal and clinical studies), and/or report preparation.
• Coordinate, manage, and document project goals and progress; design and coordinate appropriate tests and experiments to solve complex problems; summarize, analyze, and assess test results; and make sound design recommendations.
• Generate and manage packaging related documentation, including specifications, test plans and reports, and other PDP documents.
• Assess the feasibility and soundness of alternative engineering processes, products, or equipment.
• Manage the completion of packaging testing for new product development and existing design improvements.
• Interface with Physicians/Cath Lab personnel to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices or packages.
• Translate customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.
• Work cooperatively with various BSC departments, divisions, and suppliers, leading teams as assigned, to ensure an improved, practical, and consistent approach to packaging.
• Demonstrate PDP/TPD system knowledge through delivery of high quality and high impact deliverables.
• As applicable, train and/or supervise technicians and/or interns.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of Packaging R&D experience
• Minimum of 3 years medical device experience
• ISO 11607, relevant ASTM and ISTA standards, and Quality System understanding and demonstrated use
• Intermediate knowledge related to paperboard, corrugated, flexible packaging films, Tyvek, thermoformed trays, injection molded parts, and packaging equipment
• Packaging process and equipment qualification experience
• Understanding of quality system controls (e.g. user needs, design inputs/outputs, verification/validation, etc.)
• Travel approximately <10%

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with manufacturing and/or distribution
• Ability to solve complex problems with root cause analysis, including designing and executing experimental plans and using statistical methodologies to drive data-based decisions
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to build relationships and collaborate with global teams
• Organized and results-oriented; ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing tasks
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written) and presentation skills; ability to communicate with individuals on all levels
• Ability to work independently to plan, schedule, and execute activities necessary to meet project timelines
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills are required

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.