Principal Packaging Engineer (m / f / d)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Own your future. Impact what matters.

Share our passion for protecting people and vital resources? Ready to harness your talent in ways that matter? Eager to work for a market leading company where your own success fuels that of your customers? For our high-tech R&D center we are currently looking for a Principal Packaging Engineer (f / m / d) based in Monheim am Rhein.

Your Responsibilities

Ownership of the technical file responsibilities for medical device packaging.

Lead the preparation, review, and continuous update of supporting documents related to packaging development, validation, and compliance

Audit support

Testing and qualifying packaging according to required regulations, . medical devices, medicinal products, dangerous goods / UN, …

Collaborate effectively across functions and in global teams and liaise externally with multiple development partners in the packaging industry

Develop and own expertise in a wide range packaging technologies; define and perform scientific test programs and data analysis

Participate in multidisciplinary problem solving efforts to optimize packaging design and resolve manufacturing challenges

Collaborate with Ecolab´s Marketing and Sales organization to understand the customer and business needs and translate these into new packaging designs

Your Profile

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in medical device and packaging with design, development, and validation of packaging solutions for medical devices.

Proven expertise in medical device regulatory standards (MDR, ISO 13485, ISO 11607).

Experience with design controls, risk management, and validation protocols.

Excellent communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills as well as self-reliant autonomous working manner

Ability to adapt quickly to new and different situations

Experience with IQ / OQ / PQ requirements

Valid EU Driving License

Fluency in English is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EU MDR transition projects or FDA submissions.
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives in medical packaging
• Certifications in Six Sigma, Lean, or PMP are a plus.

Our Offer

Working in a dynamic, cooperative and global environment

Personal and professional growth opportunities and intensive training on the job with a hands‑on approach

Attractive salary, extensive benefits and pension plan

Complementary access to our in‑house gym, massage chairs and parking lot

Coffee‑connect‑areas, company canteen and think tanks

Our recruiters are looking forward to your application!

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.

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