This role pays less than
88%
of similar roles. Most pay
$170,000–$216,262
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$155k
versus about
$193k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Medtronic
Medtronic plc is the world's largest medical technology company by revenue, specializing in device-based therapies for over 70 health conditions.
Medtronic currently has
47 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$110,400–$165,600
across 45 roles with salary data.
The Principal Packaging Engineer is a key member of the Packaging Development function, where they lead the design, development, and verification of packaging systems for sterile medical devices. This role involves managing projects for both new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing verification strategies, performing shelf-life and biocompatibility testing, evaluating materials, and providing technical mentorship to junior engineers. The candidate will work with technologies and standards including Ethylene Oxide, Steam, and Gamma sterilization methods, while ensuring adherence to FDA, ISO, and ASTM International requirements. This role solves critical challenges in the medical device industry by ensuring that packaging systems maintain product integrity and safety throughout the lifecycle, ultimately ensuring that sterile medical devices are safely delivered to patients.
Dip Molding
Material Science
Statistical Process Control
Tooling Design
Quality Standards
Measurement Systems
Rheology Management
Automated Stripping Systems
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Data Analysis
Supplier Quality
Injection Molding
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Project Management
Process Improvement
PIPO) planning