About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Packaging Engineer role supports the design, testing, and validation of sterile and non-sterile packaging for medical products. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop packaging that meets product protection, regulatory, and production requirements while supporting transfer to manufacturing and continuous improvement.

• Assist cross-functional project teams to develop medical device packaging, specifications, and manufacturing processes following design control procedures.
• Support redesigns of existing packaging and processes to improve quality, increase automation, and reduce cost.
• Perform risk analysis, design input/output documentation, and design verification/validation activities.
• Conduct or coordinate package testing in the internal packaging lab or with external testing vendors.
• Use DOE and basic statistical tools to support process development and validation; help implement controls and metrics.
• Coordinate transfer of parts, assemblies, documentation, and processes from prototype through pilot to production.
• Support investigations of packaging-related product complaints and help implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and update Design History Files (DHF), Device Master Record (DMR) documentation, SOPs, and work instructions in compliance with the client's Quality System.
• Participate in design/technical reviews and supplier interfaces (sourcing, R&D, quality, regulatory, marketing).
• Learn and follow medical device manufacturing and quality requirements; develop project management and technical writing skills.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical discipline (Packaging Science or equivalent). Professional Engineer (PE) certification is a plus.
• 0–2 years relevant experience (product design, machine design, manufacturing, medical device or pharmaceutical). Co-op/internship or related general work required for entry level.
• Basic package testing and design knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication; works well in cross-functional teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable using computerized analysis tools.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to take initiative to meet deadlines.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally (up to ~10%).

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Skills & Tools

• Package design and testing (sterile/non-sterile medical packaging)
• DOE and basic statistical analysis
• Design control documentation (DHF, DMR, SOPs)
• Supplier coordination and technical communication
• Lab testing coordination and test protocol development
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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Location, Employment Type & Compensation

• Location: Morrisville, NC
• Employment type: Full-time
• Estimated salary (posted): $75,992 per year (estimated)
• Travel: Up to 10%

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Why This Role

This is an excellent opportunity to start or grow a career in medical device packaging engineering within a global operations environment. You’ll gain hands-on experience across package design, validation, and manufacturing transfer while building skills in project management and technical documentation.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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