Primary Packaging Engineer

Johnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to developing next-generation treatments. The Primary Packaging Engineer role focuses on supporting and executing packaging development and validation activities, progressively gaining technical autonomy in packaging design and validation workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Develop packaging components by translating product requirements into appropriate designs, with progressive autonomy
• Write and execute packaging Validations and Verifications for designs and stability
• Support manufacturing, process validation, and testing; apply IQ/OQ/PQ principles
• Create packaging development timelines for NPD and/or LCM projects that integrate into larger initiatives
• Follow ISO11607, applicable ASTM and ISTA procedures to ensure compliance
• Create material and drawing documents; ensure supplier validations are performed
• Utilize SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar tools; apply TOPS or CAPE as needed
• Understand packaging equipment (e.g., blister sealer, F/F/S, bar sealer) and their critical inputs/outputs
• Perform gap analysis of proposed vs. current documentation; author/revise technical documentation
• Apply basic statistical knowledge for data-driven decisions
• Perform Portfolio Management tasks and maintain documentation
• Ability to collaborate with department peers and cross functions partners to communicate information
• Support dFMEA and pFMEA input and creation
• Ability to listen, learn, and retain technical information while demonstrating growing autonomy
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent University degree is required
• Related work experience is required
• Proficiency in computers, technology including MS office applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey ideas, instructions, and feedback across cross functional team
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively through active listening, clear messaging, and professional presentation
• Focused degree in Package Engineering Degree (or degree in an engineering or scientific field e.g., Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical Engineering)
• Experience with new product development and commercialization of products in a regulated industry as an engineer
• Experience as a package development engineer or a strong understanding of the package development process and responsibilities
• Experience as a technical lead of projects
• Six Sigma Certifications
• Experience working with medical device package development
• Knowledge of sterile barrier packaging systems and design verification including ASTM or ISTA test methods
• Knowledge of Package Assembly and Packaging Processes/Equipment
• Knowledge and experience with ISO11607
• Medical Device and/or Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Understanding of sterilization modes used in medical devices
• Project management skills

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program
• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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