Packaging Engineer – Biotech Combination Products​/Device Operations; JP

Job Title: Packaging Engineer – Biotech Combination Products/Device Operations (JP15206)

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

Employment Type: Contract

Business Unit: Packaging Engineering & Labeling

Duration: 1+ year with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent

Posting Date: 04/09/2026

Pay Rate: $36 - $41/hour W2 with Benefits

Notes: Hybrid - 3-4 days onsite - Standard hours

This position reports into the Packaging Engineering group under Combination Products Operations (CPO) in Thousand Oaks, CA. It applies engineering principles to execute proper design, qualification and implementation of Primary and Secondary Packaging components and associated systems such as documentation, equipment, and processes. Knowledge of primary and secondary packaging systems and material science is essential, requiring organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication skills, and the ability to work in teams and adapt to rapidly changing environments.

Day‑to‑day commercial support and lifecycle management are also part of the role.

• Support for testing and evaluation leading to recommendation and selection of primary and secondary packaging materials
• Familiarity with material testing standards, requirements and equipment
• Writing test protocols, perform technical evaluations and testing to support reports used to justify the use of selected materials and packaging components
• Writing technical specifications, creating engineering drawings, and developing artwork templates
• Competent with AutoCAD, Illustrator, or similar software application to create, modify and approve engineering drawings
• Support line trials and packaging validation activities prior to introduction of any new or change in components/processes
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Quality, Device Engineering, Supply Chain, Artwork, Manufacturing, Regulatory, etc.) in pre‑commercial and commercial activities

• BS in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Life Sciences
• 3+ years general packaging/engineering experience
• Knowledge of primary and secondary packaging systems and material science
• Strong organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication skills
• Independent problem solver with demonstrated teamwork or leadership of project teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of experience