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    Sr. Packaging Engineer - Minneapolis, United States - Olympus Corporation of the Americas

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    Working Location: MINNESOTA, BROOKLYN PARK

    Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

    Are you looking for a company that cares about people's lives and health, including yours? Let's inspire healthier lives, together.

    Olympus, a leading medical technology company, has focused on making people's lives better for over 100 years.

    Our Purpose is to make people's lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling.

    Our Core Values are reflected in all we do: Integrity - Empathy - Agility - Unity - Long-Term View

    We deliver on our purpose and our core values by staying True to Life.

    Job Description

    Provide technical packaging leadership and support in the areas of design and process development, testing, and scale-up of new packaging systems and processes. He/she leads or participates on cross-functional engineering assignments and provides technical packaging support to OSTA for new product and process development, manufacturing, and sustaining engineering activities.

    Job Duties
    • Plans and executes key package engineering assignments related to new product development, manufacturing, and sustaining activities.
    • Engages in and leads packaging projects related to process development, cost saving initiatives, innovative package design, equipment standardization, and test method development.
    • Determines and coordinates performance and stability testing to ensure product and package integrity for design and manufacturing through the end-user.
    • Leads troubleshooting efforts for the resolution of packaging related issues for design, manufacturing, and in the field.
    • Drives packaging improvements for design, processing, and functional requirements and leads the implementation activities.
    • Executes packaging projects and support in compliance with government and corporate guidelines.
    • Contributes to the company with inventions, new designs, and processes or techniques which are significant to the solution of critical packaging problems.
    • Participates and provides technical expertise for risk assessment and compliance assurance programs for packaging.
    • Assures delivery of robust, cost-effective, and fully compliant packaging solutions that meet current and evolving customers' needs.
    • Creation of packaging design requirements; such as component prints, assembly prints, and inspection criteria.
    • Capable of developing packaging processes including all elements of process validation.
    • Create, review, and approve internal packaging verification and validation documentation.
    • Lead continuous improvement measures by providing technical information and reviewing packaging designs and processes as they are revised.
    • Train operators, supervisors and other employees on use of new packaging designs, testing, equipment and/or processes.
    • Train operators, supervisors and other employees on use of new packaging designs, testing, equipment and/or processes.
    • Knows and follows all laws and policies that apply to one's job while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, ethics and compliance at all times.
    • All other essential duties as directed.
    Job Qualifications

    Required:
    • Bachelor's of Science degree in science, engineering or technology discipline; a packaging engineering degree is preferred.
    • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience within the medical device industry supporting packaging is required.
    Preferred:
    • The ideal candidate should have a successful record of supporting packaging design and process development across an organization.
    • Experience working in integrated cross-functional product development teams.
    • Experience developing packaging for new product development.
    • Process development and/or manufacturing experience preferred.
    • In-depth knowledge of ISO /2 and how it guides requirements for packaging design, process development, manufacturing, and testing.
    • Knowledge of sterile packaging design, material characteristics, and verification/validation practices.
    • Must be able to support multiple project teams simultaneously, as well as lead packaging specific projects when needed.
    • Demonstrated experience in executing design verification and/or process validation of packaging in the medical device industry; including technical writing of protocols and reports.
    • Experience in writing and executing design verifications and/or process validations is required.
    • Knowledge of and understanding of ISO13485 and its application to medical device products.
    • Experience in supplier selection/management for medical device packaging materials and equipment.
    • Practical application of statistical analysis and techniques, as well as Design of Experiments (DOE), is preferred.
    • UNDERSTANDING OF RISK ANALYSIS AND EXPERIENCE IN THE CREATION OF DESIGN AND PROCESS FMEAS.
    • The candidate must be proficient with the use of Microsoft Office applications.
    • Time management skills allowing for leading or working on multiple projects at once.
    Why join Olympus?

    Here, people matter-our health, our happiness, and our lives.
    • Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
    • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Visions coverage effective on start date
    • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
    • Free virtual live and on-demand wellness classes
    • Work-life balance supportive culture with hybrid and remote roles
    • 12 Paid Holidays
    • Educational Assistance
    • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
    • Volunteering and charitable donation match programs
    • Diversity & Inclusion Programs including Colleague Affinity Networks
    • On-Site Child Daycare, Caf, Fitness Center**
    *US Only

    **Limited locations

    We care about your health and financial well-being and offer the resources you need to feel vital, confident and ready for wherever life takes you. Learn more about our benefit offerings at

    About us:

    Our Medical business uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients and their safety.

    Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit

    Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

    We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

    Let's realize your potential, together.

    It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

    Applicants with Disabilities: As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus

    Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Minnesota (US-MN) || Brooklyn Park || Manufacturing & Repair

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