R&D Packaging Engineer

Akkodis; Arden Hills (MN); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a R&D Packaging Engineer for a client located in Arden Hills, MN. This 12-month contract position focuses on packaging development for medical devices in a highly collaborative environment.

The role requires applying Packaging R&D principles, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and delivering technical specifications for new or modified packaging, products, and materials. Hybrid work mode available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or process, for current programs and future goals.
• Analyzes and solves problems from basic engineering principles to complex, innovative challenges.
• Develops knowledge to become a leader in a field and applies it in leadership roles.
• Understands business needs and customer/clinical requirements in packaging-related tasks.
• Mentors engineers and collaborates with internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a R&D Packaging Engineer for a client located in Arden Hills, MN. This is a 12-month contract Position. Ideally looking for a candidate with experience in the medical device manufacturing Industry

Pay Range: $60 - $70/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors

Your Responsibilities will include:

This position works with cross-functional Engineering teams to develop new technology, packaging, materials, processes, or equipment. In a Hybrid work mode, the R&D Packaging Engineer will apply Packaging R&D principles and work independently, or as a member of a team to develop, direct, and execute plans for a major segment of complex projects. Under minimal supervision, compiles, analyzes, and reports operational, test, and research data to establish technical specifications for designing new or modifying packaging, products, processes, and materials

Responsibilities

• Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or process, for current programs, next-generation programs and to meet strategic goals and objectives of the company. Prepares reports, publishes, and makes presentations to communicate findings.
• Analyzes and solves problems from basic engineering principles, theories and concepts through to a wide range of complex and advanced problems which require novel and new innovative approaches or a major breakthrough in technology.
• Understands engineering principles theories, concepts, practices and techniques. Develops knowledge in a field to become a recognized leader or authority in an area of specialization and applies this knowledge in leadership roles in the company.
• Incorporates business policies and procedures into task completion. Understands the business needs of the company, and has a thorough knowledge of the customer and clinical needs of our business. Understands the business cycle and foresight of emerging
• Cultivates internal and external network of resources to complete tasks. Serves has a resource in the selection orientation and training of new engineers and employees. May lead a project team, determining goals and objectives for the projects. Mentors employees by sharing technical expertise and providing feedback and guidance.
• Interacts cross functionally and with internal and external customers. Serves as a consultant for engineering or scientific interpretations and advice on significant matters. Acts as a spokesperson to customers on business unit current and future capabilities.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering, or equivalent.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers