Packaging Engineer I
Boston Scientific · Arden Hills, MN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Boston Scientific (medical devices) in Arden Hills, MN. You will support the development, verification and sustaining of packaging for Class I, II and III medical devices.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Day to day
- about 10% travel · relocation help
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How this role compares
Against 33 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $89k–$141k, from 18 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 53%
- ✓ Team leadership 44%
- Lean 44%
- Root cause 29%
- New product launch 26%
- EHS / safety 24%
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This plant: Boston Scientific in Arden Hills
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About the role
Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work.
As a Packaging Engineer I, you will support the development, verification and sustaining of packaging for Class I, II and III medical devices. You will create component and device specifications, develop and execute design verification protocols, conduct testing and data analysis, prepare reports, and support the implementation and assessment of new designs and design changes.
Working under direct supervision and guidance in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you will apply problem-solving tools to support project deliverables and partner cross-functionally with teams including design, quality assurance, risk management, purchasing, marketing and regulatory.
Required qualifications
- ✓Bachelor of Science degree in packaging engineering or a related technical field (In lieu of a degree, minimum of 5 years' packaging design and testing experience in a related field may be considered).
- ✓Minimum of 1 year experience in a design engineering role.
- ✓Strong communication and technical writing skills.
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Visio.
- ✓Ability to travel less than 10% of the time.
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Knowledge of applicable medical device packaging regulations, equipment, testing and processes.
- ✓Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
- ✓Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- ✓Experience with packaging design software, such as TOPS or CAPE.
- ✓Previous Boston Scientific experience.
Minimum Salary: $ 59900
Maximum Salary: $ 113800
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Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet
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Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills
Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance
At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.
Work model, sponsorship, relocation
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our Arden Hills, Minnesota office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time but may be considered.
Your
will include
- •Complete packaging and product development activities, including writing and verifying specifications, maintaining documentation, testing processes, equipment, raw materials and products, and validating equipment and processes.
- •Independently plan activities necessary to meet project timelines.
- •Conduct packaging tests and experiments supporting new product development and improvements to existing designs.
- •Troubleshoot issues related to packaging design, materials and processes.
- •Summarize and analyze test results, draw conclusions, and communicate findings.
- •Generate packaging-related documentation, including specifications, test plans, reports and other Product Development Plan (PDP) documents.
- •Train technicians or operators on new processes or test procedures, as applicable.
- •Apply Technology Development Plan (TDP) and PDP methodologies.
- •Serve as a core or extended team member on New Product Development (NPD) and sustaining projects.
- •Identify opportunities to improve design, manufacturing and sustainability; recommend solutions; and submit Value Improvement Project (VIP) records and Corporate Social Responsibility Sustainability Case Studies.
- •Collaborate with Boston Scientific departments, divisions and suppliers to promote practical, consistent and improved approaches to packaging.
- •Ensure appropriate resources, including personnel and tools, are maintained to support Quality System compliance and adherence to the Boston Scientific Quality Policy.
- •Establish and promote a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.
- •Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and advances in medical device packaging.