Staff Package Engineer

469g Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.; Idaho; On-site; USD 138,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

life insurance

long-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

paid parking/public transportation

paid time off

paid sick and safe time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a Staff Package Engineer to lead packaging improvement projects across the Diagnostics business, focusing on performance, cost, regulatory compliance, and efficiency. You will partner with Sustainability Package Engineering to align with eco-friendly materials and regulatory standards.

The role requires cross‑functional collaboration, strong project leadership, and experience with biologics packaging. Willingness to travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Package Engineering, Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years in packaging engineering with leadership of development projects.
• Experience with biologics packaging and human factors testing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, processes, equipment and regulatory standards (ASTM/ISO).
• Proficiency with CAD, packaging design validation, and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams to design, test, and deploy packaging solutions.
• Collaborate with Sustainability Package Engineer to align with eco-friendly materials.
• Define and document testing of user requirements and usability inputs.
• Develop and standardize packaging processes and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor packaging performance metrics and report progress to leadership.
• Mentor engineers and cross-functional team members.

Skills

Biologics packaging experience

Human factors testing

Lead packaging projects

Packaging materials knowledge

Regulatory compliance knowledge (ASTM/

CAD

Validation protocols

Statistical analysis

Sustainability awareness

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Package Engineering, Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

The Staff Package Engineer, is accountable for leading packaging improvement projects across the Diagnostics business, focusing on performance, cost, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This position partners closely with the Senior Project Manager, Sustainability Package Engineering, to ensure packaging enhancements align with both general business objectives and sustainability goals. The role requires cross‑functional collaboration to identify, develop, and implement packaging solutions that optimize the product lifecycle, improve quality, and support corporate strategies. This is a dynamic opportunity for an innovative professional eager to drive packaging excellence in a global, forward‑thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize packaging improvement opportunities across the product portfolio, balancing cost, quality, and operational factors.
• Lead cross‑functional project teams to design, test, and deploy innovative packaging solutions, coordinating closely with the Sustainability Package Engineer to ensure alignment on eco‑friendly materials and processes.
• Lead structured brainstorming and concept development sessions with cross‑functional stakeholders to translate user needs, business requirements, and technical constraints into practical packaging solutions.
• Define, document, and support testing of user requirements, human factors considerations, and usability inputs to ensure packaging solutions meet customer, workflow, and regulatory expectations.
• Develop and standardize packaging processes and documentation, ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data‑driven methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis to enhance packaging performance and reduce waste.
• Partner with Research & Development, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, and external suppliers to implement robust and cost‑effective packaging systems.
• Support business responses to Tender Requests by providing technical packaging specifications, validations, and process documentation.
• Monitor packaging performance metrics and report progress on key improvement initiatives to leadership and stakeholders.
• Stay current with advancements in packaging materials, automation, and regulatory trends, integrating best practices into ongoing and future projects.
• Act as a subject matter expert and mentor engineers and cross‑functional team members.
• Champion a collaborative culture by working closely with the Sustainability Package Engineering to maximize synergies between general packaging improvements and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Package Engineering, Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with biologics packaging is strongly preferred, reflecting the importance of specialized solutions for sensitive pharmaceutical products.
• Experience with human factors, user requirements definition and testing, and facilitation of structured brainstorming sessions is strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in packaging engineering, with a proven track record of leading packaging development projects.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, processes, equipment, and regulatory requirements, including ASTM/ISO standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, cross‑functional teams, and budgets in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across functions and organizational levels.
• Proficiency with CAD, packaging design, validation protocols, and statistical analysis tools.
• Ability to innovate, solve complex problems, and drive results through effective project leadership.
• Familiarity with sustainability principles and willingness to partner on eco‑friendly initiatives.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Who we are: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways.

How we work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

The base pay range for this position is: $137,910 - $189,629 Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time off
• paid sick and safe time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Reasonable Accommodations

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We are a team of 72,000 employees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare to help improve people’s lives around the world. As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio, spanning from in‑vitro and in‑vivo diagnostics to image‑guided therapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways.

Our culture

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.