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Imperative Care

Sr Packaging Engineer

Campbell, CA · On-site

$132K - $158K/yr

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 ...

AMARIS GROUP SA

Packaging Engineer I

Warsaw, IN · On-site

Academic or practical experience with medical device packaging, sterile packaging, packaging design, testing, or validation is welcome. * Duration: 12 months * Employment type: C2C / freelance

AMARIS GROUP SA

Academic or practical experience with medical device packaging, sterile packaging, packaging design, testing, or validation is welcome. * Duration: 12 months * Employment type: C2C / freelance

Imperative Care

Sr Packaging Engineer

Campbell, CA · On-site

$132K - $158K/yr

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 ...

Actalent

Packaging Engineer

Camarillo, CA

$60 - $70/hr

... Sterile Packaging, design verification, ISTA, ASTM, PFMEA, investigations, complaints, bags, carton, boxes, gamma sterilization, sterility, sterile Top Skills Details Packaging engineering,Packaging ...

Addison Group

Senior Staff Packaging Engineer

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$128K - $136K/yr

Lead the design, development, and implementation of sterile and non-sterile medical device packaging systems from concept through production release. * Develop packaging design standards, engineering ...

VB Spine

Staff Packaging Engineer

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Design and validate cases and trays for transportation and terminal sterilization of non-sterile devices intended for hospital use * Identify viable primary packaging options, develop secondary ...

VB Spine

Staff Packaging Engineer

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Design and validate cases and trays for transportation and terminal sterilization of non-sterile devices intended for hospital use * Identify viable primary packaging options, develop secondary ...

Teleflex

Packaging Engineer 1

Morrisville, NC · On-site

This role will be responsible for and/or assisting in the design, testing, and validation of sterile and non-sterile packaging for medical products for the Global Teleflex Packaging team. Package ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for sterile packaging in the United States is $27.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is sterile packaging?

A Sterile Packaging job involves assembling, inspecting, and sealing medical devices or pharmaceutical products in a contamination-free environment to ensure they remain sterile until use. Workers follow strict regulatory guidelines, such as FDA or ISO standards, to maintain product integrity. This role typically requires attention to detail, adherence to cleanliness protocols, and sometimes working in a cleanroom setting.

What does someone in sterile packaging do?

In a Sterile Packaging role, your main responsibilities include preparing, inspecting, and packaging medical instruments or products in a controlled cleanroom environment to ensure sterility. You will operate specialized equipment such as autoclaves and heat sealers, document batch records, and follow strict protocols to comply with industry regulations. Additional duties may involve performing routine quality checks, replenishing supplies, and coordinating with quality assurance and production teams to maintain workflow. This role is detail-oriented and essential for protecting patient safety and upholding organizational standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in sterile packaging?

To excel in Sterile Packaging, strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and knowledge of sterile techniques are crucial, often complemented by a high school diploma or relevant technical training. Familiarity with autoclaves, heat sealers, and industry-standard sterilization protocols such as ISO 11607 is typically required, with some employers preferring certification in sterile processing. Teamwork, reliability, and effective communication stand out as valuable soft skills in this environment. These abilities are vital to ensure the integrity of sterile products, regulatory compliance, and patient safety in healthcare or manufacturing settings.

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Sr Packaging Engineer

Campbell, CA • On-site

Imperative Care
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
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$132K - $158K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 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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