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Packaging Engineer Onsite (Urgent Need) Req Exp in Packaging Engineer 1-3 Yrs


Job Location:

Vernon Hills, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 35 - 40
Posted: 5 August 2026 (16 days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position : Packaging Engineer Req Exp in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical

Location : Vernon Hills IL

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

Pay range: $35-40/hr

JOB DESCRIPTION

Functions and Responsibilities

  • Support the design development and qualification of packaging systems for sterile and nonsterile 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 crossfunctional 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 packagingrelated problems and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Actively develop technical knowledge in medical device packaging through training standards review and onthejob learning.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering or a related technical field.
  • 13 years of experience in packaging engineering engineering internships/coops 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 nonsterile packaging.
  • Familiarity with relevant packaging and quality standards such as ISO 11607 ISO 13485 and packagingrelated 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 qualitydriven environment.⁰

Required Experience:

IC