Principal Packaging Engineer

Medtronic

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Remote, USA · Memphis, TN Posted 15 days ago $124,000–$186,000 / year
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TL;DR

As a Senior Packaging Engineer at Medtronic, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing medical device packaging solutions. Your primary responsibility is to lead the design and development of advanced packaging systems for steam sterilization cases and trays, ensuring they are robust, compliant, and user-friendly in surgical settings. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality/Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Marketing to define specifications that meet regulatory standards such as FDA and ISO while driving long-term manufacturing efficiency and quality across multiple sites. Essential skills include a strong background in packaging engineering, CAD proficiency, and expertise in medical device regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering, along with experience in the medical device industry.

Skills

CAD FDA ISO ASTM GMP DHF Change Control Prototyping Manufacturing Line Development Regulatory Compliance Cross-Functional Collaboration R&D Quality/Regulatory Supply Chain Management Marketing Collaboration Surgical Staff Interaction

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and development of packaging systems for medical devices.
  • Define packaging specifications based on product needs, cost, and regulatory requirements.
  • Design package exteriors considering usability, identification, aesthetics, and manufacturability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to capture functional requirements and workflows.
  • Apply knowledge of FDA, OUS regulations, ISO, and ASTM standards for medical device packaging.
  • Manage GMP documentation, DHFs, and change control activities related to packaging development.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of packaging engineering experience required.
  • Expertise in designing cases and trays for steam sterilization.
  • Mastery of core engineering principles and advanced CAD skills.
  • Experience with FDA, OUS regulations, ISO, and ASTM standards.
  • Collaborative work with cross-functional teams including R&D and Quality/Regulatory.
  • Management of GMP documentation, DHFs, and change control activities.

Market check

Salary context

This $124,000–$186,000 range sits above 26% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$140,650–$223,400

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$153,550–$214,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 24 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $135,200–$198,000 across 24 roles with salary data.

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