Senior Packaging Engineer

Medtronic

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Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Irvine, CA
Salary
$98,400–$147,600 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 2, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k
This role $123k
$87k most similar roles pay here $205k

This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $147,200–$189,003 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $123k versus about $168k 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 66 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,000–$184,800 across 65 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Packaging Engineer

The Senior Packaging Engineer joins the Packaging Engineering team to support the development, validation, and continuous improvement of packaging systems for medical devices throughout the product lifecycle. This role involves designing, developing, and implementing packaging components and assemblies from concept through market release while ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will evaluate, source, test, and qualify materials, manage technical documentation such as design specifications and validation protocols, and serve as a subject matter expert on cross-functional teams. Key competencies include knowledge of packaging development principles, material science, and manufacturing processes within regulated environments. The role specifically addresses the challenge of creating robust packaging solutions that protect product integrity and ensure patient safety for medical devices while navigating complex FDA and ISO standards to meet rigorous quality and performance requirements.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and implement packaging components, assemblies, and systems for medical device products.
  • Lead packaging development activities from initial concept generation through final market commercialization.
  • Evaluate, source, test, and qualify packaging materials to meet product performance and regulatory requirements.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation including design specifications, validation protocols, and quality system records.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert providing guidance on manufacturing processes and packaging technology solutions.
  • Lead investigations and corrective actions to improve packaging performance and operational effectiveness.
  • Apply knowledge of FDA regulations and ISO standards to ensure robust package validation activities.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of experience with an advanced degree.
  • Experience supporting product development, packaging development, or manufacturing projects from concept through commercialization.
  • Experience developing technical documentation, engineering specifications, validation activities, and quality system deliverables.
  • Knowledge of packaging development principles, materials, and validation processes within a regulated environment.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (preferred).
  • Experience in medical device packaging, biomedical materials, packaging materials, and packaging design procedures (preferred).
  • Proven experience supporting innovative packaging design, product development, and manufacturing initiatives (preferred).
  • Work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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