• Job Description

  Req#: R499049
  Work Flexibility: Hybrid

  Job Description:

  Stryker is seeking to hire a Staff R&D Packaging Engineer to support Stryker’s Neurovascular Division. This role is hybrid, with a preference of 3 days per week in the office, at our Fremont, CA or Salt Lake City, UT location.

  WHO WE WANT:

  • Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
  • Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
  • Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
  • Curious learners. Engineers with an interest in technology advancements who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop products.
  • Effective communicators. Partners who regularly share relevant status updates and effectively articulate issues and recommendations to stakeholders.

  
  WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  As a Staff Packaging Engineer, you will be a valued member on Sustaining Packaging project teams with responsibilities for design, development of packaging components and artwork design, completion of design verification, shelf-life testing and facilitating label design.

  You will also be responsible for:

  • Design and develop best in class packaging and labeling solutions from early concept through commercialization for sterile and non-sterile medical devices.
  • Drive continuous improvement and assessment of current procedures and Voice of the Customer input and identify best practices.
  • Develop packaging and labeling components that improve the customer experience, working with a drafter to develop 3D models and Artwork.
  • Demonstrate development life cycle knowledge through delivery of high-quality deliverables.
  • Work cooperatively with quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, marketing, R&D device designers, supply chain, vendors, and kitting centers – across geographies -- to ensure project success.
  • Build Quality into all aspects of product development and support by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements and leading improvements and development of solutions that make it easier for the organization to maintain compliance in complex areas (such as ever-evolving regulatory requirements worldwide).
  • Support audits, non-conformances and CAPAs as needed.
  • Lead small- scale Packaging/Labeling projects or co-manage large-scale programs to drive changes across the portfolio.
  • Mentor or supervise technical staff as needed.
  • Role-model a high level of service and responsibility in managing a high and varied workload from internal clients and working to tight timelines.

  WHAT YOU NEED:

  Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Science; Packaging, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or applicable technical field.
  • 4+ years of experience in a highly regulated industry.

  Preferred:

  • Demonstrated experience in medical device, biotech, or pharmaceutical packaging design development desired.
  • Demonstrated experience in resolving design and process related packaging issues on commercial products.
  • Functional knowledge of Design Controls and Industry standards in Packaging Design and Testing (11607, ASTM, ISTA).
  • Knowledge in database driven Labeling Systems, label and IFU development.
  • Experienced in Statistical Analysis, interpretation, and communication of results.
  • Strong technical capabilities and project management capabilities to develop aspects of assigned projects on time and within budget.

  $87,200.00 - $176,800 salary plus bonus eligible + Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Program, Employee Stock Purchase Program). This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position based on current national data. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

  Travel Percentage: 10%

  Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

  Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

• About the company

  Stryker Corporation is an American multinational medical technologies firm based in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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