Senior Packaging Engineer

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills; US-MN-Maple Grove

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 by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work, and is ranked No.15 on the top 100 list as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day.

Serving as the technical SME, the Sr, Packaging Engineer leads packaging engineering activities and partners with global sustaining engineering teams in developing new processes, packaging materials, technologies, and equipment to drive sustaining initiatives for the Interventional Cardiology & Vascular Therapies (ICVT) and Interventional Oncology & Embolization (IO&E) divisions.  This role works independently to develop, direct, and execute plans for complex projects and collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve product performance, quality, operational efficiency, and overall business value.

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Serving as a trusted resource to provide technical leadership and consultation to cross-functional teams and external partners; cultivate strong partnerships with suppliers, testing laboratories, customers, and business stakeholders  
• Leading packaging engineering activities to support sustaining and continuous improvement initiatives including cost reduction, manufacturing transfers, supplier and/or product changes; ensure compliance with design controls and regulatory requirements
• Defining technical objectives to lead and support cross-functional projects; manage risks documentation, and communicate project results using technical reports and presentations
• Facilitating qualification and testing activities (e.g. transportation, sterilization, aging, and package integrity evaluations) to develop, validate, and implement packaging solutions that meet applicable industry standards
• Analyzing complex packaging, manufacturing, and field performance issues to identify root causes; apply engineering principles to implement corrective actions and resolve issues

• Compiling, analyzing, and reporting research and operational test data to define technical specifications for new and modified packaging products, processes, and materials

• Assessing emerging technologies, packaging materials, and manufacturing processes to improve product performance, quality, sustainability, and operational efficiency
• Supporting onboarding activities and sharing technical knowledge to train, mentor and develop engineers; promote continuous learning and engineering excellence
• Ensuring compliance with the Boston Scientific Quality System, Quality Policy, and all applicable regulatory, quality, and documentation requirements

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least 7 years of Packaging R&D experience
• Minimum of 3 years working in medical device, pharmaceutical or similarly regulated industry
• Strong technical knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, risk management, design controls, and product lifecycle management within a regulated quality system
• Understanding of ISO 11607, relevant ASTM and ISTA standards and quality system controls (e.g. user needs, design inputs/outputs, verification/validation, etc.)
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel up 10% globally

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering
• Experience with packaging processes and equipment qualification

• Skilled in resolving complex problems through root cause analysis, experimental design, and statistical methods to support data-driven decisions

• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing tasks
• Results-driven with ability to work independently to plan, schedule, and execute project activities necessary to meet timelines
• Effective communication and presentation skills; ability to communicate with individuals on all levels
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships and collaborate with global teams

Requisition ID: 632612 

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).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.