Becton, Dickinson and Company

Packaging Engineer, R&D

Becton, Dickinson and Company$70K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Packaging Engineering or related technical field required
  • 1-3 years of experience in packaging engineering or related technical field
  • Proficiency with design software (Artios/Auto CAD, SolidWorks)
  • Experience leading innovative packaging systems
  • Familiarity with statistical software and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Project management and manufacturing site exposure preferred
  • Medical device/pharmaceutical background preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all packaging activities for projects
  • Conceptualize and execute design options for packaging
  • Select appropriate packaging equipment to meet design requirements
  • Transform customer and regulatory needs into product concepts
  • Develop prototypes and mechanisms for packaging solutions
  • Collaborate on sustainability and process optimization efforts
  • Identify and qualify optimal packaging materials and processing systems

Benefits

  • Collaborative on-site working environment to promote creativity and innovation
  • Minimum of 4 days in-office presence to enhance culture
  • Consideration for remote or field-based roles per job specifications
  • COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements based on role
  • Accommodations for workplace flexibility available under policy
Full Job Description

The Package Engineer will support and/or lead packaging project(s) involving commercial products to support business requirements.  Manage and/or execute all packaging activities for materials, process, design/re-design, equipment and/or validation while exploring cost savings, standardization and efficiency opportunities.

Job Summary

  • Actively participate on project teams to lead all packaging activities.      

  • Conceptualization of initial design options, execution of design, select, and modifications of packaging.

  • Direct and lead selection of appropriate packaging equipment to meet packaging design and material requirements.

  • Convert customer/Regulatory/Marketing need(s) into new product concept solutions.

  • Develops prototypes of concepts and subcomponent mechanisms.

  • Work with Sustainability and system optimization.

  • Identify, develop and qualify optimal packaging materials and process systems.  Own COGS for packaging system components.

  • Designs and develops tooling and fixturing required to support commercial products.

  • Lead vendors and customers to identify appropriate materials and components to meet packaging requirements.

  • Analyzes concepts to ensure that the specifications (Package Performance Specifications) meet the customer, Marketing, and/or Regulatory requirements.

  • Ability with design details to ensure manufacturability; accurate dimensioning and tolerances stack-up analysis. 

  • Provide direction to modifications as the need arises.

  • Design for the end user with DFM principles.

  • Write testing protocols.

  • Lead appropriate documentation of activities in accordance with existing policies and procedures (Divisions, Corporate, and Regulatory compliance).

Required Qualifications

Education

  • BS in Packaging Engineering or related technical field of study required

Experience

  • 1-3 years of experience or related technical experience

  • Drawing experience and proficiency preferred (Artios/Auto CAD, SolidWorks, etc.)

  • Proven track record crafting and leading innovative packaging systems mechanisms

  • Experience with TOPS/CAPE and various statistical software packages

  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Microsoft Project for high level of written and communication skills

Desired Qualifications

  • Medical device and/or pharmaceutical experience

  • Consumer Packaged Goods experience a plus

  • Project management

  • Manufacturing site exposure

  • Experience with ISO 11607

  • Prototype generation experience

  • Spanish Language skills

Additional Requirement

  • May be working on other projects that may indirectly impact packaging

Travel

  • 25% of the time

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Primary Work LocationUSA GA - Covington BMD

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About Becton, Dickinson and Company

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