Senior Packaging Engineer

Additional Location(s): US-CA-Valencia; US-CA-Irvine; US-MA-Marlborough

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.           

About the role:

Boston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day.

The Senior Packaging Engineer is responsible for the design, development and implementation of labeling and packaging solutions that support product performance, regulatory compliance and operational excellence. This role serves as a technical subject matter expert, driving innovation, sustainability and cost-efficiency initiatives across product portfolios.

Working cross-functionally with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Operations and Supply Chain, the Senior Packaging Engineer ensures packaging and labeling systems meet global regulatory requirements while protecting product integrity and supporting business objectives.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

● Lead the design, development, validation and implementation of labeling and packaging solutions to ensure product integrity, regulatory compliance and cost effectiveness

● Serve as a technical expert for packaging materials, labeling systems and related processes across new product development and sustaining projects

● Partner with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, timelines and risk mitigation strategies aligned to R&D and commercial milestones

● Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on sustainability, material optimization and total cost of ownership

● Ensure compliance with company policies, quality system requirements and applicable global regulatory standards

● Identify and resolve complex technical challenges through structured problem-solving and risk management methodologies

● Support supplier selection, qualification and performance monitoring for packaging and labeling components

● Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to support team capability development

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

● Minimum of 5 years' experience in product labeling and/or packaging engineering

● Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to influence and drive cross-functional performance

● Experience working within regulated industries and quality systems

● Ability to travel globally up to 20%

Preferred qualifications:

● Master’s degree in an engineering or related discipline

● Minimum of 3 years' experience supporting technical leadership or mentoring engineers

● Experience designing packaging and/or labeling for Class II or Class III medical devices

● Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at multiple organizational levels

● Highly organized and results oriented with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives

Requisition ID: 625929 

Minimum Salary: $ 85000 

Maximum Salary: $ 161500 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.  The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.