Principal Packaging Engineer

About the role:

Boston Scientific is seeking a highly skilled Principal Packaging Engineer with extensive technical knowledge of packaging materials, processes and technologies. This position works with cross‑functional global teams to develop advanced packaging systems for new Interventional Oncology and Embolization products. In a Hybrid work mode, this position applies Packaging R&D principles to design, develop, lead, and execute development strategies and project plans.

• Initiate and lead technical packaging activities for New Product Development programs, including new technology and next generation products.
• Incorporate business procedures and industry best practices into development strategy, leveraging comprehensive understanding of business priorities, customer needs and expectations, and clinical application requirements during the packaging development process.
• Translate customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.
• Create and manage packaging‑related documentation such as specifications, test plans, and reports; ensure all activities are documented and meet regulatory guidelines.
• Develop test plans, execute testing, analyze data and prepare detailed test summaries and technical reports to solve complex challenges and validate innovative packaging systems.
• Solve complex problems, apply advanced engineering principles and problem‑solving methodologies, and innovative approaches when existing technologies or methods are insufficient.
• Work cooperatively with various BSC departments, divisions, and suppliers, leading teams as assigned, to ensure an improved, practical, and consistent approach to packaging.
• Maintain deep awareness of emerging technologies and industry trends, serving as a recognized subject matter expert within the organization.

• Minimum of 10 years of Packaging R&D experience in the Medical Device industry
• ISO 11607, relevant ASTM and ISTA standards, and Quality System understanding and demonstrated use
• Working expertise in the properties, performance and processing of paperboard, corrugated, flexible packaging films, Tyvek, thermoformed trays, injection molded parts, and packaging equipment
• Understanding of quality system and design controls (e.g. user needs, design inputs/outputs, verification/validation, etc.)
• Travel approximately