Packaging Engineer II

Position Summary

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. As a Packaging Engineer II you will join a fast-paced product and package testing team providing testing services and packaging expertise to our Customers. You will collaborate with internal STERIS resources to ensure we are providing high quality results, complying with international standards, and ensuring testing equipment is operating a top efficiency. In this role you will work directly with Customers to provide guidance on testing options, provide quotes for STERIS services, and manage projects from sample receipt to final report. You will also work on internal projects to qualify new test equipment, implement continuous improvement projects, and update existing test methods and equipment as test standards update or are created. 

As a Packaging Engineer II you will become involved in package testing standards organizations such as ASTM and other packaging industry groups to help grow visibility to STERIS package testing services and help shape the future of the packaging industry. As a Packaging Engineer II, you will function within a World Class Safety culture. 

This is a primarily onsite role with the requirement of working at our Brooklyn Park, MN location. 

What you'll do as a Packaging Engineer II

• Manages Package Testing projects; gathers customer details and develops package testing protocols and final reports.  
• Assists in IQ/OQ/PQ activities on test or new equipment as needed.  
• Reviews internal processes, work instructions, and procedures to ensure Technicians’ work is in compliance with Customer and regulatory requirements.
• Provides work directions or hands on training to Package Testing staff, particularly for unique products or packages  
• Represents the department as Package Testing subject matter expert during audits.  
• Recommends continuous improvements to Package Testing processes.  
• This position may require the use of equipment and / or power tools, as applicable.
• Contributes in a team effort by performing in accordance to all STERIS policies, GMP, Lean principles and other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher-level management and performs other duties as assigned.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related Engineering experience required.
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills.
• Working understanding of project management and project scheduling.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Track record of successful project deliverable execution. 

The Preferred Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Medical or Pharmaceutical validation and testing experience is desired.
• Experience working with key stakeholders in project to provide guidance and project updates.
• Exposure to project management fundamentals 

What STERIS Offers

At STERIS, we invest in our employees and their families for the long term! STERIS wouldn’t be where it is today without our incredible people. We share our success together with you by rewarding you for your hard work and achievements.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with a company match
• Long/Short term disability coverage
• Parental Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Continued training and educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career
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