Packaging Engineer

Position: Packaging Engineer 2
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What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?
At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life‑changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.
Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world‑changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.
Position Summary  The role will design and test packaging solutions for Illumina consumables and instrument products, work cross‑functionally to establish packaging design and process requirements and execute to create scalable and sustainable packaging solutions. The position will span both new product introductions as well as sustaining and logistics activities as needed, with a focus on sustainability, supply continuity and cost savings.
Position Responsibilities   Consult with Supply Chain, Engineering & Production departments to determine the costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging
Develop or co‑develop sketches, specifications, samples, and written analyses of proposed packaging to present design for approval
Draft and perform packaging stability studies and review/write work instructions for existing and new products
Define efficient packing procedures, innovations in packaging materials, specifications, test plans, and key performance indicators for high‑volume disposable products
Construct and execute controlled experiments (including DOEs) and test plans for packaging material
Work cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Quality to optimize cost, yield and performance on packaging reliability
Involve in selection and qualification of critical suppliers for packaging and material changes
Partnership with other departments to manage supplier production process/automation development
Work with internal partners and critical suppliers, troubleshoot packaging issues related to yield, quality and throughput
Support sustaining and continuous improvements for packaging and consumables requirements
Team member on project teams responsible for developing package systems
Design and select primary, secondary and tertiary packaging components and suppliers
Write specifications and technical protocols/reports for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging components and associated qualifications and/or validations
Coordinate artwork/labeling development
Interface with internal teams and external suppliers to conduct packaging testing (including shipping validations) of packaging materials and packaged components
Develop and implement applicable procedures and work instructions for development aspects of packaging
Develop cold chain management systems including qualification and specifications
Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Position Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or a related field
Minimum 2 years of related experience in various packaging materials and an understanding of their characteristics, handling and safety requirements
Experience in managing multiple packaging projects in a cross‑functional environment
Experience in biotech or medical device or high‑volume manufacturing in a high‑tech consumables industry is desired
Knowledge of industry regulations such as ISO
13485, FDA and QSR
Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Access etc)
Good inter‑departmental communication skills and documentation & reporting skills are required
Excellent organizational skills and result oriented
Strong team player with cross‑functional skill set
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Solid Works creating product package…