Packaging Engineer

Position: Staff Packaging Engineer
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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory's role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year.

From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making-we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

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The Staff Packaging Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining packaging methods, techniques, processes, and tooling for fabricated parts, components, subassemblies, and final products. This role goes beyond packaging design-it encompasses full accountability for development deliverables, including test methods, validation techniques, and process documentation. The incumbent serves as the coordinating lead to ensure that when new products or enhancements to existing ones are introduced, all manufacturing and packaging requirements are met throughout the entire development and production lifecycle.

This position reports to the Senior Manager Package Engineering and is part of the Global Engineering team located in Chaska, MN and will be an on-site role in one of our locations in Chaska, MN;
Hebron, KY, Miami, FL, or Sacramento, CA.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

* Design and validate packaging solutions for new products and enhancements, ensuring compliance with ISTA, ASTM, DOT, and global regulatory standards.

* Develop and maintain packaging documentation, including engineering drawings using Solid Works and CAD conversions, while leading design reviews, inspections, and MRB processes.

* Serve as primary packaging lead on development projects, applying DFM and DFT principles, managing project plans, timelines, and deliverables, and collaborating cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and suppliers.

* Execute testing and validation protocols, including UN4G and regulatory compliance testing for global distribution requirements, and provide technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders.

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, reducing packaging waste, optimizing material usage, and mentoring technical staff; may supervise or assign work as needed.

The essential requirements of the job include:

* Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering with 7+ years in packaging engineering within a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, or similar).

* Technical Expertise:
Proven ability in packaging design, validation, and compliance testing; proficiency in Solid Works and CAD systems; deep knowledge of ISTA, ASTM, DOT standards, global regulatory requirements, packaging materials, fabrication, and molding processes; familiarity with ISO and GMP compliance.

* Analytical & Problem-Solving:
Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and develop effective solutions.

* Communication & Leadership:
Excellent collaboration and communication skills; demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and manage multiple projects independently.

* Continuous Improvement & Sustainability:
Experience driving process improvements and sustainability initiatives to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

* Worked with automated filling lines including case erecting, case sealing, filling, capping, and robotic palletization.

* Cold Chain / Thermodynamics experience and knowledge.

* Experience with cushion curves and evaluating multiple materials to meet performance requirements; working through instrument damage boundary testing and analysis.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check…