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Imperative Care

Sr Packaging Engineer

Campbell, CA · On-site

$132K - $158K/yr

As part of our team, you'd be developing breakthroughs that will revolutionize the future of stroke ... The Sr Packaging Engineer will collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs ...

Shape Memory Medical, Inc.

Area Director

San Jose, CA · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

Works closely with other cross-functional areas such as Marketing, Clinical and R&D. Major duties ... Experience in senior sales management role desired. * Preference for extensive Aortic and/or ...

Skanska USA

Senior Project Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$116K - $151K/yr

... D&I efforts. The Senior Project Engineer works within the Project Management Team which is ... responsible for planning and overseeing the project to ensure a timely and cost-effective outcome.

Skanska USA

Senior Project Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$116K - $151K/yr

... D&I efforts. The Senior Project Engineer works within the Project Management Team which is ... responsible for planning and overseeing the project to ensure a timely and cost-effective outcome.

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr r d engineer in Gilroy, CA is $133,929.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,600.00 and $151,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectSr R D EngineerR D Engineer
QualificationsBachelor's/Master's in Engineering, relevant certificationsBachelor's/Master's in Engineering, relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentLeading projects, mentoring juniors, cross-functional collaborationExecuting research tasks, supporting project development
ResponsibilitiesDesign innovation, project oversight, process improvementsResearch, testing, data collection, prototype development
Industry UsageResearch labs, R&D departments in tech, manufacturing, pharmaResearch teams, product development units in similar sectors

The main difference between a Sr R D Engineer and an R D Engineer lies in experience, responsibilities, and leadership. Sr R D Engineers typically oversee projects, mentor team members, and drive innovation, while R D Engineers focus on executing research tasks and supporting project goals. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work in comparable environments, but the senior role involves more strategic and managerial duties.

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Sr Packaging Engineer

Campbell, CA • On-site

Imperative Care
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Imperative Careexternal

$132K - $158K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Sr Packaging Engineer
Location: This position is based in our Campbell, California offices. This position is on-site and full time with some travel.
Why Imperative Care?
Do you want to make a real impact on patients? Imperative Care is changing the way stroke is treated. As part of our team, you'd be developing breakthroughs that will revolutionize the future of stroke care. Every day, the technologies that we develop at Imperative Care directly impact human lives. Our focus is on the needs of the patient, and they come first in everything we do
What You'll Do
As a senior professional, this position support the design, development, validation, commercialization, and sustaining of sterile and non-sterile packaging systems for medical device and capital equipment products for Stroke, Vascular, and Robotics business units. Working under general supervision, this individual will independently execute packaging development activities, support packaging validation efforts, coordinate supplier and laboratory activities, and contribute to the successful commercialization and lifecycle management of products. The Sr Packaging Engineer will collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and external partners while helping drive packaging-related process improvements and operational efficiencies.
  • Design and develop sterile and non-sterile packaging systems for medical devices and capital equipment products.
  • Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, human factors evaluations, and prototype development
  • Coordinate package integrity, seal strength, transportation, distribution, and shelf-life testing
  • Collaborate with packaging suppliers, contract manufacturers (CMOs), and third-party laboratories
  • Review supplier drawings, tooling designs, specifications, and tolerance stack-ups to ensure packaging performance and manufacturability requirements are met
  • Develop and maintain packaging specifications, labeling specifications, Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI), work instructions, and controlled engineering documentation

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related discipline and a minimum of 5 years of related experience in the medical device or related regulated industry; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Experience with sterile barrier system (SBS) development, including Tyvek pouches, thermoformed trays, lids, and protective packaging systems
  • Experience developing and executing packaging validation protocols and reports in accordance with ISO 11607 and ASTM standards
  • Experience reviewing supplier drawings, engineering specifications, tolerances, and packaging design documentation
  • Experience supporting packaging equipment qualification and validation, including heat sealers, labeling equipment, and packaging process development
  • Working knowledge of SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software, including review of packaging designs, supplier drawings, and dimensional tolerances. And Minitab, JMP, or similar statistical analysis tools
Employee Benefits include a stake in our collective success with stock options, bonus, competitive salaries, a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, and a parental leave program.
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Salary Range: $132,000 - 158,000/annually
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Imperative Care considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer.
The posted salary range reflects compensation for employees based in the local Bay Area market. For candidates hired outside of this geographic area, compensation may vary and be adjusted based on location, local market conditions, and other factors
The use of external recruiters/staffing agencies requires prior approval from our Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department at Imperative Care requests that external recruiters/staffing agencies not to contact Imperative Care employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Complying with this request will be a factor in determining future professional relationships with Imperative Care.
Imperative Care will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates themselves for either current or future positions. Submission of unsolicited resumes in advance of an agreement between the Human Resources Department and the external recruiter/staffing agency does not create any implied obligation on the part of Imperative Care.

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