Packaging Engineer III

at  Verathon

Company Overview:
Verathon is a global medical device company focused on supporting customers by being their trusted partner, delivering high-quality products that endure over time and ensure clinical and economic utility. Two areas where Verathon has significantly impacted patient care, and become the market leader in each, are bladder volume measurement and airway management. The company’s BladderScan portable ultrasound and GlideScope video laryngoscopy & bronchoscopy systems effectively address unmet needs for healthcare providers and meaningfully raise the standard of care for patients. Verathon, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, USA and has international subsidiaries in Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.verathon.com.
Overview:
As a Packaging Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and developing packaging systems that ensure the safety, integrity, and sterility of our products. You will work closely with cross functional teams, including product development, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing to create packaging solutions that comply with stringent medical industry standards and regulations. This role is based in Burnaby, BC.

Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative packaging designs that protect medical devices during shipping, storage, and handling.
• Create and test prototypes to ensure packaging meets performance criteria, including sterility, durability, and ease of use.
• Utilize CAD software to design and modify packaging structures and components.
• Identify and select appropriate materials that comply with medical industry regulations and company standards.
• Conduct material testing to ensure compatibility and performance, particularly in maintaining sterility and integrity.
• Ensure all packaging designs comply with relevant medical device regulations and standards {e.g., ISO 11607, FDA CFR 820, ASTM D4169).
• Identify opportunities for packaging process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve sustainability. Evaluate and implement eco-friendly materials and processes where feasible.
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely development and delivery of packaging solutions.
• Plan and execute packaging validation and verification activities, including performance testing, shelf-life studies, and transit testing.
• Analyze test data and document results to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years related experience in packaging design and engineering, preferably within the medical device industry.
• Proven track record of developing and validating packaging solutions for sterile medical devices.
• Experience With ISO 11607, ASTM D4169 and ASTM F1980 and other relevant medical device packaging standards.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials and their properties, especially in maintaining sterility.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of FDA and CE regulatory requirements for medical device packaging.
• Experience With sustainable packaging initiatives.
• Familiarity With Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Understanding of IQ, OQ, PQ and other process validations.
• P.Eng from the EGBC preferred; ability and willingness to obtain a P.Eng license required*
• For applicants without an Engineer in Training or a Professional Engineer license, an alternative title will be used until a license is obtained. Verathon is proud to provide job-related professional growth and development of employees, including reimbursements for expenses incurred in joining the EGBC.

• Develop innovative packaging designs that protect medical devices during shipping, storage, and handling.
• Create and test prototypes to ensure packaging meets performance criteria, including sterility, durability, and ease of use.
• Utilize CAD software to design and modify packaging structures and components.
• Identify and select appropriate materials that comply with medical industry regulations and company standards.
• Conduct material testing to ensure compatibility and performance, particularly in maintaining sterility and integrity.
• Ensure all packaging designs comply with relevant medical device regulations and standards {e.g., ISO 11607, FDA CFR 820, ASTM D4169).
• Identify opportunities for packaging process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve sustainability. Evaluate and implement eco-friendly materials and processes where feasible.
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely development and delivery of packaging solutions.
• Plan and execute packaging validation and verification activities, including performance testing, shelf-life studies, and transit testing.
• Analyze test data and document results to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements