Pharma Packaging Engineer: Process, Equipment Serialization

ADP, Inc.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 93,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Profit Sharing Program

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account/FSA

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Family Medical Leave

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness

Pet Insurance

Job summary

ProMed is seeking a Packaging Engineer to ensure reliable, compliant packaging across primary and secondary formats. You will translate client packaging designs into manufacturable processes, while collaborating with Quality, Development, and Manufacturing.

The role demands hands-on packaging equipment experience and strong communication, with a focus on process development, validation, and serialization requirements for DSCSA and EU FMD compliance. Minnesota-based, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or CDMO packaging engineering, process development, or equipment engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with packaging equipment qualification and process validation.
• Familiarity with serialization, labeling, and track-and-trace regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of cGMP requirements as they apply to packaging operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and author packaging process instructions, batch packaging records, and line clearance procedures for new and existing client programs.
• Define and document critical process parameters for packaging operations, including line speeds, torque/seal settings, and in-process checks.
• Author and execute packaging process validation protocols and reports, ensuring processes are robust and reproducible at commercial scale.
• Support root cause investigations for packaging-related deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Continuously improve packaging processes and records to reduce waste, downtime, and human error.
• Lead packaging design reviews and technical discussions with clients during new product introduction and technology transfer.
• Support label reconciliation and traceability requirements to ensure accurate and compliant product labeling.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Packaging equipment

Client collaboration

Project management

Packaging validation protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ

Job description

ProMed is seeking a Packaging Engineer to ensure reliable, compliant packaging across primary and secondary formats. You will translate client packaging designs into manufacturable processes, while collaborating with Quality, Development, and Manufacturing.

The role demands hands-on packaging equipment experience and strong communication, with a focus on process development, validation, and serialization requirements for DSCSA and EU FMD compliance. Minnesota-based, on-site position.