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

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Packaging Engineer to support design, development, testing, and validation of packaging solutions for orthopedic implants and surgical instruments. This is a 12-month C2C / freelance contractor engagement based in Warsaw, IN, with a hybrid or on-site work mode. The role is well suited to recent graduates or early-career engineers with academic or practical exposure to packaging for medical devices.

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What You’ll Do

You will work on packaging concepts and validation activities that ensure product integrity, sterility, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance.

• Design and develop packaging solutions for orthopedic implants and surgical instruments.
• Create packaging concepts that prioritize manufacturability, inspectability, user functionality, and cost efficiency.
• Produce prototype models and samples to evaluate and refine packaging concepts.
• Support packaging tests, product evaluations, and validation activities.
• Write test protocols and assist with analysis and documentation of test results.
• Coordinate product and packaging evaluations with surgeons and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications and design assurance documentation.
• Provide manufacturing support during packaging development and product launches.
• Work with project teams to meet applicable quality, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements throughout product development.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–1 year of professional experience in packaging engineering, packaging development, product development, or a related engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturability and cost-effective product design.
• Understanding of packaging design, prototype development, testing, and validation.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation, specifications, protocols, and test reports.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Academic or professional exposure to the medical device industry.
• Knowledge of orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, or sterile medical products.
• Familiarity with sterile barrier systems and sterile packaging best practices.
• Understanding of ISO 11607, ISO 13485, and/or FDA requirements.
• Exposure to packaging validation, product testing, design assurance, or regulated product development.

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Contract Details & Location

• Duration: 12 months
• Employment type: C2C / freelance (CONTRACTOR)
• Location: Warsaw, IN, United States
• Work mode: Hybrid or on-site
• Estimated salary (source): $67,341 per year (estimated)

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Why Choose Confidential Client

• Hands-on experience in regulated medical device packaging and launch activities.
• Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and clinical stakeholders.
• Mentorship and real-world exposure suitable for early-career engineers seeking growth in medical device packaging.

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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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