Packaging Engineer II

About the role

Medtronic is hiring a Packaging Engineer II in Nanakramguda. You will partner with Marketing, Regulatory and cross-functional teams to deliver reusable and single-use packaging solutions such as mesh baskets, metal trays, Tyvek pouches, lidding, thermoformed trays, recyclable paperboard outer boxes and inner inserts. The role covers designing packaging layers, supplier collaboration, cleaning and validation coordination, DHF submissions and EU-MDR remediation.

Key responsibilities

• Act as primary point of contact with Marketing, Product Development, Quality, Regulatory and suppliers to define and finalise reusable packaging specifications.
• Design, develop, verify and validate reusable and single-use packaging in line with regulatory and compliance standards.
• Run distribution simulation tests and fit checks, develop test protocols and reports, and assess perforation for sterilant penetration.
• Lead project management, drive cost-saving projects and coordinate cleaning and validation activities.
• Support DHF submissions and EU-MDR remediation to ensure timely delivery.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Packaging Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 4-8 years of experience designing and developing reusable packaging.
• Experience managing at least two end-to-end packaging projects from concept through validation and implementation.
• Hands-on experience with sterile reusable packaging systems, ISO 15883 and ISO 17665, and EU-MDR compliance including Technical File remediation.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or equivalent project management tools.
• Minitab with regression analysis, two-sample t-tests and equivalence testing.
• Agile PLM experience for product lifecycle data, documentation, ECOs and change processes.
• Strong knowledge of ASTM standards aligned with ISO 11607-1 and ISO 11607-2.
• CREO or SOLIDWORKS proficiency; familiarity with SAP process flows and e-IFU processes is good to have.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and a flexible benefits package.
• Eligibility for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).