Senior R&D Packaging Engineer (m/f/x)

Stryker; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 49,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development opportunities

Employee resource groups (ERGs)

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Senior R&D Packaging Engineer to design and develop packaging for the Trauma & Extremities portfolio. The role is hybrid, with on-site requirements in Cork, Ireland, and Montbonnot-Saint-Martin, France, on an 18-month fixed-term contract with potential extension.

You will lead packaging development from concept through validation and product launch, collaborating with clinical and cross-functional teams to meet regulatory standards and customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, mechanical/biomechanical engineering, quality management, or manufacturing engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in an engineering role, preferably in packaging engineering or biomechanical laboratory testing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives from concept through release.
• Business-level fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design packaging and actively participate in cross-functional teams to advance projects from design to product launch.
• Integrate new products into packaging systems following acquisitions.
• Develop innovative packaging for new products aligned with user needs and procedures.
• Develop prototypes for design verification and validation.
• Collaborate with clinical advisors to gather input on design and evaluation.
• Apply and manage design controls.
• Write technical reports.
• Lead cross-functional design teams to develop packaging and address issues.
• Develop and manage project plans and timelines per design control guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Job description

Why join Stryker?

Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.

Help bring new medical devices to market by developing innovative packaging for Stryker's Trauma & Extremities portfolio. As a Senior R&D Packaging Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn user needs into packaging solutions, from concept through validation and product launch. Join an expanding team at a time of packaging transformation, with the opportunity to shape new product development and contribute to packaging innovation.

We are looking for a Senior R&D Packaging Engineer to support our Trauma and Extremities division. This is a hybrid role that requires at least two days per week on site at either our Montbonnot-Saint-Martin (38), France, or Cork, Ireland, location. This position is offered on an 18-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension depending on the company's needs.

Who we want

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data, and insights that drive continuous improvement across functions.
• Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to completing projects that meet regulatory requirements and expectations.

What you will do

As a Senior Packaging Engineer, you will design packaging and actively participate in-and sometimes lead-cross-functional teams to advance assigned projects through packaging design and development to product launch.

• Integrating new products into Stryker's Trauma & Extremities packaging systems following company acquisitions.
• Developing innovative packaging for new products in line with user needs and current packaging design and development procedures.
• Developing prototypes for design verification and validation.
• Working with clinical advisors to gather input on the design and evaluation of new packaging.
• Applying and managing design controls.
• Writing technical reports.
• Actively participating in-and at times leading-cross-functional design teams to develop new packaging, address design issues, and maintain existing packaging.
• Applying knowledge of all aspects of the surgical procedure to develop innovative solutions that meet customer needs.
• Developing and managing project plans and timelines in accordance with design control guidelines.

What you will need

Required

• Bachelor's degree in science, mechanical/biomechanical engineering, quality management, or manufacturing engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in an engineering role, preferably in packaging engineering or biomechanical laboratory testing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives from concept through release.
• Business-level fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred

• Prior experience in the medical device industry or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience working with sterile packaging in accordance with ISO 11607-1.
• Ability to work on multiple subtasks in parallel.
• Ability to make complex decisions with guidance.
• Ability to multitask and to think on your feet.
• Team player with strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

What we offer

• Flat hierarchies and responsibility. Through flat hierarchies, we strengthen the initiative and willingness of our employees to take over responsible tasks.
• We grow talent. At Stryker we offer great personal and internal career development for our employees, with the possibility to make both vertical and lateral position movement.
• Team spirit & engagement. We create engaged and inclusive teams that encourage colleagues to share their diverse perspectives and opinions.
• Competitive salary and Benefits. With us, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with your job.
• Recognition of your performance. At our company, outstanding individual and cross-functional team performance is rewarded. Ideas, projects, or other exceptional achievements can be submitted for various awards on a local and global level.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Our ERGs are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace environment. They provide opportunities for development, networking, and collaboration, and are open to all employees. Our ERGs are committed to promoting inclusion and belonging, helping every individual thrive and contribute to our shared success.
• Know someone at Stryker? Be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position. Learn more about our employee referral program at is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.

France Pay Ranges

• France : 39.300 - 65.600 EUR Annual

Ireland Pay Ranges

• Ireland : 49,000 - 82,000 EUR Annual

At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker's comprehensive benefits package.

If you'd like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.