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A Day in the Life
We are seeking a highly motivated Packaging Engineer with at least 3 years of experience in the medical device industry to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong foundation in Packaging equipment qualifications, statistical analysis using MINITAB, Design of Experiments (DOE), sterile packaging and qualification of packaging equipment. You’ll play a critical role in optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement across production lines.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Lead and execute process validation activities and author technical documentation (protocols, reports, risk assessments)
Lead and execute process and equipment validation protocols (SQ/IQ/OQ/PQ) in compliance with FDA, ISO 13485 and ISO 11607 standards
Supports in-service operating systems to ensure continued operation and maintenance and optimization throughout.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, R&D, and Operations to resolve manufacturing issues
Determines, selects and implements technically feasible and economically viable alternatives for sustainment.
Analyses and evaluates how to improve a system and/or equipment's sustainability under continued operation, maintenance and unexpected change.
Develops process controls to prevent operational issues, introduces new materials and revises product, process and specifications to enhance product quality, reliability and manufacturability.
Maintain and improve process control plans, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Provide technical support for non-conformance investigations, CAPAs, and change control processes
Participate in internal and external audits as a subject matter expert for manufacturing processes
Collects and evaluates service use and maintenance data; conducts root-cause analyses of in-service problems (e.g., operational hazards, parts obsolescence, reliability and maintainability trends, safety hazards, and failure causes and effects) and implements corrective action.
TECHNICAL SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: An individual contributor with responsibility in our technical functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies. Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering R&D, systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies – from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills.
DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS
Autonomy: Seasoned individual contributor.
Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions.
Coaches and reviews the work of lower level specialists; may manage projects / processes.
Organizational Impact: May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area.
Contributes to the completion of work group objectives, through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments.
Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are difficult, and may require understanding of multiple issues, job areas or specialties.
Makes improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area.
Analysis provided is in-depth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements.
Communication and Influence: Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors.
Exchange information of facts, statuses, ideas and issues to achieve objective, and influence decision-making.
Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.
May manage projects, requiring delegation of work and review of others' work product.
Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
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Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).