Packaging Component Engineer

MSD

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Work type
On-site
Location
Wilson, NC
Salary
$71,900–$113,200 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 5, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $93k
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This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $143,000–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $93k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.

MSD currently has 24 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$184,200 across 24 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Packaging Component Engineer

The 2027 Future Talent Program - Packaging Component Engineer supports packaging and component engineering capabilities at the Wilson site. This role focuses on effective component lifecycle management, quality investigations, and continuous improvement projects for products packaged locally. The engineer will author and revise specifications, collaborate with vendors to develop and test components for equipment qualifications and product launches, and manage technical workflows in the Global Artwork Management System. Daily responsibilities include troubleshooting line issues, performing root cause analysis for deviations, and providing technical support for machine trials and regulatory audits. Key skills required include experience in GMP environments, technical writing, and formal problem-solving techniques like Lean Six Sigma. The role addresses critical pharmaceutical manufacturing challenges by ensuring packaging system integrity, managing supplier performance, and maintaining high quality standards throughout the product lifecycle across global markets.

What you'll do

  • Author and revise technical specifications for components to ensure consistent performance across products.
  • Partner with vendors to develop and test components for equipment qualification and product launches.
  • Manage the design transfer process from packaging commercialization to production.
  • Act as Project Manager and Subject Matter Expert for component-related changes and impact assessments.
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing line issues related to component performance and manage supplier investigations.
  • Provide technical support to establish and improve run standards based on component capability.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and author quality investigations for component deviations and field complaints.
  • Support regulatory audits and provide engineering expertise to ensure site readiness.

What we're looking for

  • A B.S. degree in Packaging Science is preferred.
  • An Engineering degree with a COOP, internship, or 6 months of experience in packaging operations, pharmaceutical unit operations, or process design is accepted.
  • Prior Co-Op/Intern experience with a comprehensive background in packaging process and components (preferred).
  • Experience working in a GMP environment (preferred).
  • Knowledge of formal problem-solving techniques such as root cause analysis or Lean Six Sigma (preferred).
  • Technical writing and document review experience for deviations, change requests, SOPs, and protocols (preferred).
  • Ability to perform analytical and decision-making tasks.
  • Must be a resident of the United States or Puerto Rico.

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