R&D Packaging Engineer Intern - Medical Devices

Socket.dev; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Coloplast is seeking an R&D Packaging Engineer Intern to assist in original packaging design and testing for medical devices in Interventional Urology. You will support cross-functional teams, develop test protocols, and help prepare DOEs and validation reports under design control requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, data synthesis, and adherence to Coloplast ethics and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Packaging Engineering.
• Undergraduate student (completed junior level or higher) with basic engineering coursework.
• Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Working knowledge of packaging equipment.
• Working knowledge of packaging materials and supplier processes.
• Ability to develop test protocols and write test reports from observed data.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis (e.g. two-sample t-test, tolerance limit calculation).

Responsibilities

• Complete relevant tasks to fulfill milestones, identifying parameters, materials, equipment and requirements.
• Specify, design, verify and validate packaging in line with medical regulatory standards.
• Develop packaging specifications, DOEs, validation protocols/reports and related documentation.
• Coordinate and execute packaging and labeling changes for Sustaining projects.
• Participate in hands-on problem solving and resolution.
• Obtain and maintain information and experimental test results for assigned projects.
• Adhere to ethical standards and applicable laws/regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Packaging knowledge

Statistical analysis

MS Office

Test protocol development

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

BS in Packaging Engineering

Undergraduate student (completed junior level or higher)

Tools

Packaging equipment

Statistical software

Job description

Coloplast is seeking an R&D Packaging Engineer Intern to assist in original packaging design and testing for medical devices in Interventional Urology. You will support cross-functional teams, develop test protocols, and help prepare DOEs and validation reports under design control requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, data synthesis, and adherence to Coloplast ethics and regulatory standards.