Packaging Engineer

About the role

This position reports into the Packaging Engineering group under Combination Products Operations (CPO) in Thousand Oaks, CA. This position will play engineering principles to execute the proper design, validation, qualification and implementation of Primary and Secondary Packaging components and the associated systems such as documentation, equipment, and processes. Knowledge of primary and secondary packaging systems and material science is essential to the position. The position requires organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, and the ability to work in teams and adapt to rapidly changing environments. Day to day commercial support, and Lifecycle Management (LCM).

Responsibilities

• Support for testing and evaluation leading to recommendation and selection of primary and secondary packaging materials
• Familiarity with Change Controls / Change Orders to support LCM, Technical Transfer, Engineering Studies or any engineering activity that needs to be documented within GMP environment
• Familiarity with Material Testing standards, is essential
• Writing and executing test protocols, perform technical evaluations and testing to support reports used to justify the use of selected materials and packaging components
• Writing technical specifications, creating engineering drawings, and developing artwork templates
• Competent with AutoCAD, Illustrator, or similar software application to create, modify and approve engineering drawings
• Support line trials and packaging validation activities prior to introduction of any new or change in primary and/or secondary packaging components or any secondary packaging processes
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (i.e. Quality, Device Engineering, Supply Chain, Artwork, Manufacturing, Regulatory, etc.) in pre-commercial and commercial activities

Required Skills

• Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of engineering/scientific experience

Preferred Skills

• BS Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences
• 2+ years of general packaging/engineering experience is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of primary and secondary packaging systems and material science is essential to the position
• The position requires organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, and the ability to work in teams and adapt to rapidly changing environments
• Independent problem solver with demonstrated skills working in teams or leading project teams
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
• Enthusiasm for AI and applying AI tools to improve engineering, documentation, and operational workflows