Packaging Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 25 Jun 2026.

The Packaging Engineer’s purpose is to create and innovate packaging of new products/processes and support their implementation in multiple manufacturing facilities. The person will be based at the Medtronic facility located in North Haven, Connecticut.

In this role you will support sterile and non‑sterile medical device packaging design, ensuring alignment with applicable requirements and guidance. You will lead cross‑functional review meetings, provide engineering support to R&D, and create, revise and maintain packaging specifications and documentation.

• Identify and support cost reduction opportunities in packaging.
• Provide technical support and training to manufacturing on packaging systems and machinery.
• Prepare packaging validation protocols and reports to support changes.
• Perform packaging validation testing to support changes.
• Support material qualifications for packaging changes such as resin material changes.
• Create and update packaging specifications for manufacturing.
• Assist in artwork creation and revisions for product packaging.
• Operate various testing apparatus in qualifying packaging changes.
• Create sterilization pallet patterns and non‑sterile pallet patterns for manufacturing locations.
• Contribute to Project Engineering and R&D schedules and plans.
• Prepare monthly progress reports on projects.
• Provide work direction to lab technicians as required.
• Conduct review meetings with multiple facilities regarding packaging issues.
• Provide support to various departments such as R&D regarding packaging issues.

• 2+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 0+ years of experience with an advanced degree.

• Packaging Engineering knowledge.
• Ability to prepare written policies, procedures, proposals and reports.
• Effective communication skills with both superiors and subordinates.
• Ability to plan and document projects effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects by way of good organizational skills.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical

Job Requirements:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section 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 of this job.

At Medtronic, U.S. work authorization sponsorship is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Salary ranges for U.S. (excluding PR) locations: $80,000.00 – $. This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California.

Benefits include Health, Dental and vision insurance;
Health Savings Account;
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account;
Life insurance;
Long‑term disability leave;
Dependent daycare spending account;
Tuition assistance/reimbursement;
Simple Steps global well‑being program.

All regular employees qualify for incentive plans, 401(k) with employer contribution and 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 for Vice Presidents and above. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Some benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin,…