Principal Packaging Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 7 Aug 2026

At Mini Med, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

Minimed is seeking an experienced Principal Packaging Engineer to manage medical device packaging in both new product introduction and sustaining programs. As part of the packaging group, you will be responsible for defining and capturing product requirements for packaging and labeling and conducting design and testing to develop packaging that complies with ISO standards and meets internal stakeholder needs.

• Determines packaging specifications according to the nature of the product, cost limitations, legal requirements, and the type of protection required, considering the need for resistance to such external variables as moisture, corrosive chemicals, temperature variations, light, heat, rough handling, and tampering.
• Designs, develops, and tests a wide variety of containers used for the protection, display, and handling of products – (sterile barrier, primary packaging systems to pallet loads).
• Designs package exteriors considering such factors as product identification, customer appeal, aesthetic quality, printing, and production techniques.
• Responsibilities may include documentation management and/or coordination of good manufacturing practices (GMPs). Support prototype line development in manufacturing facilities/plants and the integration of the packaging design into our semi-auto-to-fully-automated manufacturing lines, as appropriate.
• Create Design Verification and Validation Plan / Protocols for producing and testing the packaging system for integrity, strength, aseptic presentation, and other related tests, based on industry standards and failure modes and risk levels.
• Perform Root Cause analysis for test failures and/or write technical rationales based on sound engineering principles and iterate/improve designs accordingly.
• Mentor younger professionals on the team and stay up to date with industry trends and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree with 7 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience.

• Med Tech or regulated experience preferred
• Six Sigma/Lean Sigma Certification.
• Proficiency in statistical methods and software.

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.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Mini Med offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At Mini Med, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values:
We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$ - $

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).

At Mini Med, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account.

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