Packaging Engineering Co-op — Med Devices R&D

Bracco; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bracco Medical Technologies in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Packaging Engineering Co-op to determine packaging requirements for sterile and non-sterile medical devices, develop configurations, and support validation activities and shelf-life studies.

You will continuously improve packaging methods, pursue cost savings, and explore sustainable packaging while documenting engineering protocols and reports; strong cross-functional collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or junior-level student pursuing a Bachelor’s in Packaging Engineering or related concentration.
• GPA at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Able to participate full-time (40 hours/week).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with cross-functional teams (operations, quality, regulatory, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; capable of developing protocols and reports.

Responsibilities

• Determine requirements for packaging of sterile and non-sterile medical devices; identify materials and packaging configurations.
• Develop process validation protocols (OQ/PQ) and packaging design verification activities.
• Conduct shelf-life studies and continuously improve packaging methods and cost-efficiency.
• Identify packaging technologies to improve processes and implement sustainable packaging.
• Define and generate all required documentation to support medical device packaging and processes, including protocols and reports.
• Identify root causes of failures in sterile barrier packaging and plan improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s in Packaging Engineering

GPA 2.8/4.0

Job description

Bracco Medical Technologies in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Packaging Engineering Co-op to determine packaging requirements for sterile and non-sterile medical devices, develop configurations, and support validation activities and shelf-life studies.

You will continuously improve packaging methods, pursue cost savings, and explore sustainable packaging while documenting engineering protocols and reports; strong cross-functional collaboration is essential.