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Engineering Technology Lead

RD Partners
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026

R&D Partners is seeking to hire an Engineering Technology Lead in Durham, NC.

Your main responsibilities as an Engineering Technology Lead:

  • Maintain a high degree of understanding and awareness of internal and external developments.
  • Ensure Lean systems and practices are in place, driving continuous improvement.
  • Coach peers across company about combination products for enhanced performance and development.
  • Lead development activities for responsible products or projects.
  • Implement new practices to drive value and improve standards.

What we are looking for in an Engineering Technology Lead:

  • Advanced level degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, or similar relevant discipline.
  • 10 years of experience in packaging engineering with a focus on secondary packaging design and development for combination products.
  • Demonstrated expertise in design controls methodology, including risk management and verification activities.
  • Knowledge of CAD tools and simulation software (e.g., Finite Element Analysis) for predictive modeling of packaging performance.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical insurance - PPO, HMO &
  • Dental & Vision insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Long-term disability
  • Weekly payroll
  • Expense reimbursement
  • Online timecard approval

Pay Scale:

$149,044- $186,314 Dependent on Experience)

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click 'Apply' or to speak to one of our specialists visit the 'Contact Us' page.

R&D Partners is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. R&D Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Company Description
R&D Partners is a national staffing firm focused in the areas of: Scientific, Clinical Research and Engineering. Our team offers well over 200 years of combined staffing experience providing consulting, direct hire & outsourcing solutions with our west coast offices in San Francisco, Redwood City and San Diego, CA and our east coast offices located in Harrisburg, PA and Tampa, FL.

The cornerstone of our success: a knowledgeable and experienced recruiting team.

Our life sciences recruiters, clinical research recruiters and engineering recruiters are uniquely specialized. After a detailed assessment of our clients’ needs, we can then identify appropriate candidates utilizing our established network of professionals. R&D Partners takes a proactive approach to recruiting, establishing relationships with experienced passive candidates so when the time is right, we can combine our candidates’ talents with our clients’ opportunities.

Salary : $149,044 - $186,314

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