Packaging Engineer (Onsite - Brookings, SD)

USA SOLVENTUM US LLC; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

HSAs

FSAs

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Solventum in Brookings, SD is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design and optimize packaging for medical devices, selecting materials and leading cost-reduction efforts while ensuring product protection. The role involves collaboration with suppliers, support for new launches and driving sustainability initiatives in a dynamic, onsite environment.

The ideal candidate has an engineering or science background (or equivalent experience), CAD proficiency, and strong communication to convey technical

Qualifications

• Requires engineering or science degree (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with packaging materials and distribution environments
• Experience performing packaging validation activities and ASTM/ISTA testing standards

Responsibilities

• Design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging
• Select packaging materials (corrugated boxes, plastics, foam, paper, films)
• Reduce packaging costs while protecting products
• Support new product launches with packaging specs
• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate new materials and technologies
• Lead continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives

Skills

Packaging design

Manufacturing processes

Package testing

Packaging materials

CAD software

Project management

Technical communication

Packaging artwork

Medical device environment

Packaging validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

High School Diploma/GED + 4 years packaging experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Solventum, we improve lives by helping healthcare professionals do their best work. Join a team using innovation and insight to make a real impact on the future of healthcare. All roles listed are with Solventum, and we’re committed to protecting your personal information—learn more in our Privacy Policy: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/

Job Description: Job Description Packaging Engineer 3M Health Care is now Solventum At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you. As a Packaging Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.
• Select packaging materials such as corrugated boxes, plastics, foam, paper, and films.
• Reduce packaging costs while maintaining product protection.
• Support new product launches by supporting new packaging specifications.
• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate new materials and packaging technologies.
• Lead continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.

Your Skills and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline (completed and verified prior to start) OR High School Diploma/GED AND four (4) years of packaging, product, or manufacturing engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Experience with packaging design, manufacturing processes, and package testing activities
• Experience working with packaging materials and distribution environments
• Experience using CAD software and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience applying analytical and project management approaches to support packaging-related projects and initiatives
• Experience communicating technical information to stakeholders through verbal discussions, presentations, and written documentation
• Experience developing packaging artwork
• Experience working in a medical device manufacturing environment
• Experience performing packaging validation activities and applying testing standards, such as ASTM and ISTA

Work location: Onsite: Brookings, SD Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international Relocation Assistance: May be authorized Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $106,000 - $145,750, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.).

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits
• etc.

Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process. Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers. Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of @solventum.com. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains.

Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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A new healthcare company with a rich history. With more than 70 years of delivering healthcare innovations, we continue to move the industry forward by helping to solve our customers’ biggest challenges. 20,000+ employees worldwide. Solventum relies on the courage and the boundless insights of professionals worldwide to achieve exceptional results for our customers and those who rely on them. Healthcare that leads with heart and humility starts with listening and never finishes, only evolves. As long as healthcare challenges remain unsolved, we will be here, united by empathy and a relentless belief that countless lives are improved through our work. Operations in 38 countries. Driven by our dedication to improved outcomes for all we serve, we break through by making unprecedented connections that impact lives. In more than 300 offices and facilities around the world, we work closely with customers and partners to create positive healthcare outcomes that transcend borders. To realize our shared vision, we harness diverse talents and perspectives from every background to not only address our customers' most urgent priorities but anticipate the needs of the future.