Packaging Engineer III - NPD

About the Role:

At Boston Scientific, the Packaging Engineer III - NPD position is in the R&D Packaging Engineering department of the Endoscopy division. This position works with cross‑functional global New Product Development teams to develop new technology, packaging, products, materials, processes or equipment.

In a Hybrid work mode, the R&D Packaging Engineer will apply Packaging R&D principles and work independently or as a member of a team to develop, direct, and execute plans for a major segment of complex projects.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

• Generate innovative and unique solutions to meet market needs; submit ideas and disclosures. Work is expected to result in the development of new or refined packages, products, processes, or equipment.
• Successfully complete complex engineering work in technology development, packaging/product design and development, test of materials or products, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigation, and/or report preparation.
• Coordinate, manage, and document project goals and progress; design and coordinate appropriate tests and experiments to solve complex problems; summarize, analyze, and assess test results; and make sound design recommendations.
• Generate and manage packaging related documentation, including specifications, test plans and reports, and other PDP documents.
• Assess the feasibility and soundness of alternative engineering processes, products, or equipment.
• Manage the completion of packaging testing for new product development and existing design improvements.
• Interface with R&D personnel to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices or packages.
• Translate customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.
• Work cooperatively with various BSC departments, divisions, and suppliers, leading teams as assigned, to ensure an improved, practical, and consistent approach to packaging.
• Demonstrate PDP/TPD system knowledge through delivery of high quality and high impact deliverables.
• As applicable, train and/or supervise technicians and/or interns.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, or equivalent related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of Packaging R&D experience.
• ISO 11607, relevant ASTM and ISTA standards, and Quality System understanding and demonstrated use.
• Intermediate knowledge related to paperboard, corrugated, flexible packaging films, Tyvek, thermoformed trays, injection molded parts, and packaging equipment.
• Packaging process and equipment qualification experience.
• Understanding of quality system controls (e.g., user needs, design inputs/outputs, verification/validation, etc.)
• Travel