Principal Packaging Engineer

Medtronic

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Memphis, TN
Salary
$124,000–$186,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Jun 29, 2026
Nearby
4 roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

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Similar $182k
This role $155k
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This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $156,000–$208,075 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $155k versus about $182k for comparable roles.

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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 72 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $122,400–$183,600 across 72 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Packaging Engineer

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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. 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 also considering environmental risks and manufacturing efficiency. Essential skills include a strong background in packaging engineering, CAD proficiency, and experience with medical device regulations. This role offers opportunities for technical breadth beyond steam sterilization sets into sterile and non-sterile packaging development, contributing to Medtronic’s strategic goals of global packaging excellence and regulatory compliance.

Skills

CAD FDA ISO ASTM GMP DHF Change Control Prototyping Manufacturing Line Development R&D Quality/Regulatory Supply Chain Management Cross-Functional Collaboration Medical Device Packaging Labeling Compliance

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years of Packaging Engineering experience or higher-level degrees with commensurate experience.
  • Expertise in designing and developing packaging systems for medical devices, particularly steam sterilization cases and trays.
  • Proficiency in FDA regulations, ISO standards, and ASTM guidelines related to medical device packaging.
  • Strong collaboration skills across R&D, Quality/Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing, and surgical staff teams.
  • High-level CAD skills and mastery of core engineering principles for innovative packaging solutions.

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