What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineer - Onsite (Urgent Need) Req Exp in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical position at MillenniumSoft Inc?
Position : Packaging Engineer - Req Exp in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical
Location : Warwick, RI
Duration : 12 Months
1st Shift
Total Hours/week : 40.00
Client : Medical Devices Company
Job Category : Clinical
Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT
Job Description
Functions and Responsibilities
Location : Warwick, RI
Duration : 12 Months
1st Shift
Total Hours/week : 40.00
Client : Medical Devices Company
Job Category : Clinical
Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT
Job Description
Functions and Responsibilities
- Support the design, development, and qualification of packaging systems for sterile and non‑sterile medical devices under the guidance of senior engineers, ensuring compliance with applicable domestic and international standards.
- Assist with the execution of design control activities for low to moderate complexity projects, including development and maintenance of packaging specifications and documentation.
- Participate in packaging development projects from concept through verification and transfer, supporting testing, analysis, and documentation activities to meet defined requirements, timelines, and quality standards.
- Help translate product and customer requirements into packaging and process requirements with mentorship from experienced engineers.
- Contribute as a team member on cross‑functional project teams (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Supply Chain), supporting packaging strategy discussions and execution.
- Execute assigned technical tasks with a strong sense of ownership and accountability, escalating risks or issues appropriately.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as test protocols, reports, work instructions, and change control documentation in compliance with quality system requirements.
- Support packaging verification and validation activities, including sample preparation, coordination of testing, data collection, and basic data analysis.
- Apply fundamental engineering principles to solve packaging‑related problems and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Actively develop technical knowledge in medical device packaging through training, standards review, and on‑the‑job learning.
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 1-3 years of experience in packaging engineering, engineering internships/co‑ops, or a related engineering role; medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated industry exposure is a plus.
- Basic understanding of medical device packaging concepts, including sterile barrier systems and non‑sterile packaging.
- Familiarity with relevant packaging and quality standards such as ISO 11607, ISO 13485, and packaging‑related ASTM or ISTA standards (coursework or practical exposure acceptable).
- Foundational knowledge of engineering statistics and data analysis; exposure to Design of Experiments (DOE) or Six Sigma concepts is a plus.
- Ability to support the development and documentation of packaging requirements and specifications with guidance.
- Familiarity with CAD and packaging design tools (e.g., CAPE, TOPS, SolidWorks, or similar) preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical work clearly and communicate effectively within a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn in a regulated, quality‑driven environment.⁰