Principal Packaging Engineer

Principal Packaging Engineer – Medtronic

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 6 Jan 2026.

• Lead and oversee the research, development, and design of packaging systems, materials, and packaging technology for new and existing medical devices.
• Provide expertise and guidance in all packaging engineering areas to department internal and external business partners.
• Interact with multidisciplinary groups including R&D, Operations, Labeling, Tooling/Automation, Sourcing, and Marketing to provide leading‑edge packaging solutions supporting Operating Unit strategic goals.
• Drive new levels of packaging excellence across global locations to ensure long‑term manufacturing efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop packaging solutions for complex projects within a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment as part of New Product Development and engineering programs.
• Drive packaging development projects to ensure strong competitive ability and fulfillment of customer needs.
• Support strategic Operations Network initiatives.
• Provide guidance and leadership to Packaging Engineers with varying degrees of technical expertise and professional experience.
• Evaluate the current state of various medical device package designs; perform gap assessments, develop, and execute remediation plans.
• Support quality audits and regulatory affairs technical file submissions.
• Author technical deficiency responses and drive compliance with industry regulation requirements.
• Determine packaging specifications according to product nature, cost limitations, legal requirements, and required device protection.
• Lead successful verification of packaging systems for medical devices.
• Author and execute packaging protocols and operational procedures.
• Manage multiple projects and drive cross‑functional global teams to complete tasks on schedule.
• Keep up to date on new packaging technologies and provide project and functional leadership to champion new materials or technology and recommend for consideration.

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of Packaging Engineering experience OR Master's degree and 5+ years of experience OR PhD and 3+ years of experience.

• Degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience working in medical device or pharmaceutical industry.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For office roles, employees must be independently mobile, interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co‑workers. Contact your manager or local HR for specific work conditions.

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Salaries range for U.S. locations (USD): $120,800 – $181,200. This position is eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Base salary complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on experience, certification, and location. Compensation and benefits details apply to H.S. employees and vary by region.

Standard benefits for regular employees (20+ hrs/week):
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance;
Health Savings Account;
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account;
Life Insurance;
Long‑term Disability Leave;
Dependent Daycare Spending Account;
Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement;
Global Wellness Program. Additional benefits include Incentive Plans, 401(k) with employer match, Short‑term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement, and Capital Accumulation Plan. Temporary employees receive paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and may participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Some benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• Hospitals and Health Care
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.