Senior Packaging Engineer

Medtronic

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Lafayette, COFort Worth, TX
Salary
$98,400–$147,600 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Jul 11, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $159k
This role $123k
$87k most similar roles pay here $205k

This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$181,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $123k versus about $159k 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 61 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,800–$187,200 across 61 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Packaging Engineer

As a Senior Packaging Engineer, you will join a dynamic cross-functional team to lead the development and commercialization of innovative medical device packaging solutions. Your responsibilities include providing technical direction for new product development and sustaining projects, designing and validating packaging systems that ensure sterility and compliance with regulatory standards such as FDA, ISO, and ASTM. You will collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to integrate packaging requirements and support successful commercialization. Key skills required include experience in sterile barrier systems, packaging validation standards, CAD software like Creo or SolidWorks, and a strong understanding of medical device design controls and quality system requirements. This role demands hands-on expertise with sterilization methods such as ethylene oxide (EtO), gamma irradiation, and electron beam (E-beam) to ensure product safety and performance throughout the lifecycle.

What you'll do

  • Lead packaging engineering activities and provide technical direction for new product development.
  • Design and validate packaging systems to ensure sterility, protection, and regulatory compliance.
  • Develop packaging specifications based on product requirements and industry standards.
  • Plan and execute packaging validation activities to verify performance throughout the lifecycle.
  • Mentor engineers and project teams on packaging design and validation strategies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field with at least 4 years of experience, or higher degrees with less experience.
  • Proven leadership in packaging development projects and technical expertise on cross-functional teams.
  • Hands-on experience with sterile barrier systems and various sterilization methods like EtO, gamma irradiation, and E-beam.
  • Proficiency in packaging validation standards such as ISO 11607, ASTM, and ISTA distribution testing.
  • Expertise in developing packaging solutions for sterile medical devices and capital equipment.
  • Knowledge of medical device design controls, risk management, and quality system requirements.
  • Experience using CAD software like Creo (Pro/ENGINEER) or SolidWorks.

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