Packaging Engineer III - NPD

At Boston Scientific, the Packaging Engineer III – NPD position is in the R&D Packaging Engineering department of the Endoscopy division. This role 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 part of a team to develop, direct, and execute plans for a major segment of complex projects. Under minimal supervision, the engineer compiles, analyzes, and reports operational, test, and research data to establish technical specifications for designing new or modifying packaging, products, processes, and materials.

Hybrid. Employees must be in the Marlborough, MA office at least three days per week.

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

• Generate innovative solutions to meet market needs; submit ideas and disclosures.
• 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 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of Packaging R&D experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 11607, relevant ASTM and ISTA standards, and quality system understanding.
• Intermediate knowledge of 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.
• Travel