Senior Packaging Engineer

COV Covidien LP; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to design, develop, validate, and implement medical device packaging systems from concept through market release. You will collaborate with R&D, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure packaging meets product and regulatory requirements.

This hybrid role requires 4+ years of experience (or 2+ with an advanced degree) and a strong track record in packaging validation, material selection, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in product/packaging development in regulated environments.
• Experience developing technical documentation, engineering specs, validation activities, and quality deliverables.
• Knowledge of FDA/ISO packaging regulations and validation practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement packaging components and systems.
• Lead packaging development from concept to commercialization.
• Evaluate and qualify packaging materials to meet regulatory requirements.
• Maintain design specs, validation protocols, and quality records.
• Serve as packaging SME on cross-functional teams for process improvements.

Skills

Packaging development

Product development

Technical documentation

Validation activities

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering

Job description

Application Window

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 Oct 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

The Packaging Engineering function supports the development, validation, and continuous improvement of packaging systems for medical devices across the product lifecycle. The team partners closely with research and development, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams to create packaging solutions that protect product integrity, support patient safety, and comply with global regulatory and quality requirements. Packaging Engineering is responsible for packaging design, material selection, package validation, process development, and commercialization activities that support new product development and ongoing portfolio enhancements. Adapted from This position is based in Irvine, CA. The role follows a hybrid work arrangement with an on-site presence expected four days per week and one remote workday per week. Some travel may be required. The Senior Packaging Engineer supports the development and commercialization of medical device packaging solutions from concept through market release. This role partners with cross-functional teams to design, develop, validate, and implement packaging systems, provide technical expertise for packaging-related projects, and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement packaging components, assemblies, and systems for medical device products.
• Lead packaging development activities from concept generation through commercialization, ensuring alignment with product and business requirements.
• Evaluate, source, test, and qualify packaging materials and components to support product performance and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, requirements, validation protocols, reports, and related quality system records.
• Serve as a packaging subject matter expert on cross-functional teams, providing technical guidance on packaging design, manufacturing processes, and technology solutions.
• Support investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance packaging performance, quality, and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate across Packaging Engineering teams and business functions to identify and implement best practices.
• Apply knowledge of applicable packaging regulations, standards, and quality requirements to ensure robust package validation and qualification activities.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of experience with an advanced degree
• Experience supporting product development, packaging development, or manufacturing projects from concept through commercialization.
• Experience developing technical documentation, engineering specifications, validation activities, and quality system deliverables.
• Knowledge of packaging development principles, packaging materials, and packaging validation processes within a regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in medical device packaging, biomedical materials, packaging materials, and packaging design procedures.
• Proven experience supporting innovative packaging design, product development, and manufacturing initiatives.
• Knowledge of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements, and medical device packaging validation practices.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, managing technical projects, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$98,400.00 - $147,600.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week:

• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:

• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

For applicants to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. ("Medtronic") in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Culture & Values

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are.

Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.

This life-changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world. Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities. Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning.

These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.

Life-transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight-driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care

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