Packaging Engineer - Medical Devices (12-Month)

MillenniumSoft Inc; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MillenniumSoft Inc. in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a Packaging Engineer for a 12‑month contract on a 1st shift.

Position involves designing, developing and qualifying packaging for sterile and non‑sterile medical devices, with emphasis on standards compliance and cross‑functional collaboration. The role requires 1–3 years in packaging engineering or related fields; familiarity with ISO 11607/13485 and packaging standards, plus CAD tooling experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in packaging engineering or a related engineering role; regulated industry exposure is a plus.
• Basic understanding of medical device packaging concepts, including sterile barrier systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 11607, ISO 13485, and packaging-related ASTM or ISTA standards.
• Foundational knowledge of engineering statistics and data analysis; exposure to DOE or Six Sigma a plus.
• Ability to document packaging requirements and specifications with guidance.
• Familiarity with CAD and packaging design tools (e.g., CAPE, TOPS, SolidWorks, or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; team collaboration in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and qualification of packaging systems for sterile and non‑sterile medical devices under guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist with design control activities for low to moderate complexity projects, including development and maintenance of packaging specifications and documentation.
• Participate in packaging development projects from concept through verification and transfer; support testing, analysis, and documentation activities.
• Translate product and customer requirements into packaging and process requirements with mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Contribute as a team member on cross‑functional project teams (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Supply Chain).
• Execute assigned technical tasks with ownership; escalate risks or issues as needed.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as test protocols, reports, work instructions, and change control documentation.
• Support packaging verification and validation activities, including sample preparation and data collection.
• Apply fundamental engineering principles to solve packaging problems and support continuous improvement.
• Actively develop technical knowledge in medical device packaging through training and standards review.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

CAD tools (CAPE, TOPS, SolidWorks)

Job description

MillenniumSoft Inc. in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a Packaging Engineer for a 12‑month contract on a 1st shift.

Position involves designing, developing and qualifying packaging for sterile and non‑sterile medical devices, with emphasis on standards compliance and cross‑functional collaboration. The role requires 1–3 years in packaging engineering or related fields; familiarity with ISO 11607/13485 and packaging standards, plus CAD tooling experience.