Packaging Engineer - Req Exp in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical

MillenniumSoft Inc; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Job summary

MillenniumSoft Inc. is seeking a Packaging Engineer in Vernon Hills, IL to support design, development, and qualification of packaging systems for medical devices. This contract role emphasizes collaboration with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to meet regulatory standards.

You will assist with design control activities, translate requirements into packaging specs, and contribute to validation testing and documentation. A background in regulated environments is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field.
• 1-3 years packaging engineering experience or internships in regulated environments.
• Understanding of sterile barrier and non-sterile packaging concepts.
• Familiar with ISO 11607, ISO 13485, ASTM/ISTA standards (coursework ok).
• Foundational data analysis skills; exposure to DOE or Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and qualification of packaging systems for medical devices.
• Assist with design control activities for low to moderate complexity projects.
• Participate in packaging development from concept through verification and transfer.
• Help translate product requirements into packaging and process specs with guidance.
• Contribute to cross-functional project teams, supporting packaging strategy.
• Execute tasks with ownership, escalating risks or issues as needed.
• Prepare and maintain test protocols, reports, and change control documentation.
• Support packaging verification and validation activities, including data collection.
• Apply engineering principles to solve packaging problems and drive improvements.

Skills

Packaging engineering experience

Regulated industry exposure

Design controls knowledge

DOE / Six Sigma familiarity

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering

1-3 years packaging engineering experience

Tools

SolidWorks

CAPE

TOPS

Job description

Position

Packaging Engineer - Req Exp in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical

Location

Vernon Hills, IL

Duration

12 Months

1st Shift

Total Hours/week

40.00

pay rate: $30-40/hr

Client : Medical Devices Company

Job Category : Clinical

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

Job Description

Functions and Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and qualification of packaging systems for sterile and non‑sterile medical devices under the guidance of senior engineers, ensuring compliance with applicable domestic and international standards.
• Assist with the execution of 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, supporting testing, analysis, and documentation activities to meet defined requirements, timelines, and quality standards.
• Help 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), supporting packaging strategy discussions and execution.
• Execute assigned technical tasks with a strong sense of ownership and accountability, escalating risks or issues appropriately.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as test protocols, reports, work instructions, and change control documentation in compliance with quality system requirements.
• Support packaging verification and validation activities, including sample preparation, coordination of testing, data collection, and basic data analysis.
• Apply fundamental engineering principles to solve packaging‑related problems and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Actively develop technical knowledge in medical device packaging through training, standards review, and on‑the‑job learning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 1-3 years of experience in packaging engineering, engineering internships/co‑ops, or a related engineering role; medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated industry exposure is a plus.
• Basic understanding of medical device packaging concepts, including sterile barrier systems and non‑sterile packaging.
• Familiarity with relevant packaging and quality standards such as ISO 11607, ISO 13485, and packaging‑related ASTM or ISTA standards (coursework or practical exposure acceptable).
• Foundational knowledge of engineering statistics and data analysis; exposure to Design of Experiments (DOE) or Six Sigma concepts is a plus.
• Ability to support the development and documentation of packaging requirements and specifications with guidance.
• Familiarity with CAD and packaging design tools (e.g., CAPE, TOPS, SolidWorks, or similar) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical work clearly and communicate effectively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn in a regulated, quality‑driven environment.