Packaging Lab Engineer

About the role

The Packaging Lab Engineer plays a key role supporting fellow associates within the PDI organization on new product development, existing product portfolio maintenance, cost savings initiatives, and product improvements. This individual will work with Engineers and contribute to design and development activities while learning new technical skills. They will execute on requirements to complete R&D analysis and documentation to ensure major milestones are met and product development objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Supports the product development teams for NPI initiatives
• Conducts a variety of test procedures executing them accurately and timely
• Conducts laboratory tests as directed by supervisor with minimal supervision
• Makes and tests product samples and prepares prototype products for clinical studies
• Records and reports data accurately, follows protocols and reports any errors and anomalies
• Conducts test method validation and measurement system analysis executing them accurately and timely
• Comprehends test protocols and test methods; may input into test method design
• Collects data ensuring that reported data is correct and reliable following cGMP
• Adapts test equipment and fixtures as needed to perform required testing
• Works and interacts effectively with other engineering associates
• Tests prototypes and raw materials in support of the R&D team
• Writes reports and summarizes test data
• Participates in line trials and other activities at the local manufacturing plant
• Develops protocols, writes reports, SOPs, and specifications
• Develops, writes, and validates test methods to evaluate product performance
• Identifies key quality attributes for products
• Works with plant associates to gain alignment to specifications
• Plans own workload to ensure tasks and objectives are completed and collaborates as a participative team member to ensure R&D milestones are met
• Able to work without supervision and escalate issues when necessary
• Flexible and may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Performance Measurements

• Hit key Development Milestones for new products projected to contribute revenue and profit growth
• Follows laboratory safety and organization plans
• Conducting testing in a timely fashion, accurate data collection
• Implementation of updated or new test methods

Requirements

• BS in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree preferred
• Fundamental knowledge in engineering techniques and ability to apply to product design
• Technical knowledge of packaging, non-woven, and/or regulated products preferred
• Familiar with prototyping techniques (such as 3-D printing) and production equipment
• Recent graduate preferred
• Previous internship/experience in an Engineering Laboratory strongly preferred
• Ability to articulate previous Engineering projects, their goals, techniques used, and conclusions
• Demonstrated leadership role (science or non-science based)

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to support technical teams
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple projects of varying complexity
• Able to build partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Ensures accountability and consistently achieves results
• Strength in both oral and written presentation skills
• Appropriate interpersonal communication skills
• Computer skills/ability to work with various software packages
• Experience in AutoCAD, TOPS, Adobe Illustrator preferred
• Knowledge of Engineering processes such as product life cycle, change, and knowledge of cGMP design and change management
• Basic familiarity with ASTM/ISO/EN/ISTA standards
• Experience in MasterControl or similar documentation management system is a plus

Pay

Salary Range: $72k–$83k

Benefits

• Medical, behavioral, and prescription drug coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan with company match and profit sharing
• Basic and supplemental Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Advocacy Program
• Paid time off programs including sick & safe leave, vacation, company & floating holidays, paid parental leave
• Summer hours and flex place/flex time options, depending on the position
• Voluntary benefits such as legal services, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, ID theft and fraud protection, pet insurance, and employee discounts