Engineer I, Product Sustaining - Defined Term

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

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Job Overview

This position delivers engineering solutions supporting released sterile packaged consumable medical devices with primary focus on packaging systems, sterile barrier performance, and product labeling lifecycle support.

Approximately 70% of responsibilities are focused on labeling and packaging engineering execution, including packaging validation, labeling implementation, specification development and maintenance, and packaging performance testing.

Approximately 30% of responsibilities support sustaining engineering activities, including second supplier qualification, supporting current design specifications, and maintaining and updating released product specifications.

The role works cross-functionally with Packaging Engineering, Sustaining Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure compliant, robust, and cost-effective product packaging and labeling systems.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

1. Labeling & Packaging Engineering Responsibilities (~70%)

Packaging Engineering Execution

• Supports design and maintenance of sterile barrier systems and protective packaging for existing products.
• Supports packaging validation activities including:

• Sealing validation
• Package performance / distribution testing
• Aging studies
  • Supports packaging design verification and validation testing.
  • Supports packaging inspection systems and labeling verification systems.
  • Supports packaging material specification development and maintenance.
  • Supports packaging BOMs, drawings, and component specifications.

Labeling Engineering Execution

• Supports creation and maintenance of product labeling specifications.
• Supports labeling artwork technical review and implementation of changes.
• Supports multilingual labeling components including IFUs, labels, cartons, and inserts.
• Supports Global Vision or equivalent labeling inspection processes.
• Supports labeling change implementation and documentation updates.

Packaging & Labeling Technical Documentation

• Generates packaging and labeling protocols and reports.
• Documents and analyzes packaging and labeling test results.
• Supports risk management activities related to packaging and labeling systems.

2. Sustaining Engineering Responsibilities (~30%)

• Qualifies second source suppliers for components, materials, and packaging systems.
• Supports and maintains current product and packaging design specifications.
• Maintains and updates released product, packaging, and labeling specifications.
• Supports CAPAs, NCMRs, and Product Complaint investigations as related to packaging, labeling, or component supply.
• Supports root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Supports product testing and engineering studies related to sustaining design changes.
• Supports vendor qualification for alternate parts, supplier changes, and cost reduction initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Willingness to learn new concepts and execute actions to complete tasks on time

• Basic knowledge of: Design Controls, GMP / 21 CFR Part 820, Packaging validation concepts (ISO 11607 exposure preferred)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of sterile packaging systems and sterile barrier concepts.
• Basic understanding of labeling control, specification management, and documentation systems.
• Ability to execute engineering protocols and document results in a clear and compliant manner.
• Strong technical documentation and specification management skills.
• Ability to perform measurement, data analysis, and technical evaluation to support troubleshooting, investigation, and engineering problem-solving activities.
• Ability to interpret measurement and test data to evaluate product, packaging, or process performance and support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Strong attention to detail and quality mindset consistent with regulated medical device environments.

This is a “Defined Term” assignment that will last approximately 12 months or until project is complete.  Defined Term employees are eligible for most benefits (including health insurance and paid time off) while on assignment.

Salary range: $97k - $107k

About us 

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.  

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.