Job Description

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About the role:
The Sr. Packaging Engineer applies R&D principles to develop and analyze packaging, products, materials, processes, and equipment for medical devices. This role works to determine packaging specifications according to the nature of a device, margin considerations and manufacturability, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The incumbent will work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, direct, and execute plans for complex projects. At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time

Your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with project teams on packaging, product design and development, materials testing and specification preparation; develop concepts and designs for new products and processes
• Designing and coordinating packaging components, tooling, standard engineering tests and experiments; complete testing for new product development
• Planning and coordinating project activities and times lines; document project goals and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure progress and project success 
• Developing packaging integration workstreams and ensure alignment with project objectives; Identify gaps and create mitigation plans to reduce and eliminate risk factors
• Performing tests and experiments to solve complex problems; summarize, analyze, and assess test results to make sound design recommendations
• Troubleshooting packaging and product issues related to design, material and processes
• Creating and managing packaging-related documentation such as specifications, test plans and reports; ensure all activities are documented and meet regulatory guidelines
• Training technicians and providing work direction as needed 

Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (packaging, mechanical, materials, chemical, or industrial) with at least 3 years of relevant experience 
• Working knowledge of packaging equipment and materials (i.e. paperboard, corrugated, flexible films, Tyvek, thermoformed trays, injection molded parts) 
• Experience with equipment qualification, packaging processes and testing requirements (ASTM and ISTA)
• Experience with quality system controls (i.e. user needs, design inputs/outputs, verification/validation, etc.)
• Proficient with MS Office applications (i.e. Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Project etc.)  
• Ability to travel up to 5%

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working in medical device, pharmaceutical or similar industry
• Experience performing root cause analysis, designing and executing experimental plans, and using statistical methodologies to drive data-based decisions
• Experience in acquisition for manufacturing and/or distribution integration
• Ability to work independently to meet project timelines
• Results-oriented with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills 
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing tasks
• Experience in packaging development
• Familiar with business software systems related to manufacturing processes and requirements (i.e. PLM, BMRAM, SAP, GLS)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels

Requisition ID: 599964  

Minimum Salary: $ 86600  

Maximum Salary: $ 164500  

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see --will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions : It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

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