Packaging Engineer I

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient's mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

The person in this position is responsible for new packaging design, development, and implementation; and/or to maintain packaging systems currently in the market by providing innovative medical device packaging to further Zimmer Biomet's mission and grow Zimmer Biomet's market leadership position.

Work Location: Bangalore
Work Mode: Hybrid (3 Days in office)

How You'll Create Impact

• Assists in design of packaging and manufacturing processes and/or serve as a member on project teams.
• Assists/Conducts testing to support project activities.
• Assists/generates prototypes to evaluate design concepts.
• Assists/Coordinates packaging evaluations with internal/external customers.
• Assists in protocols for testing/analyzing of packaging.
• Assists with design control processes related documentation to support projects with guidance.
• Assists in the creation and preparation of documentation for regulatory submissions with guidance.
• Acts as project manager for small scale projects with lower technical complexity with guidance for new packaging development, transfers and/or design changes.

What Makes You Stand Out

Technical Area Of Competence

• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software, including Excel required.
• Familiarity with drafting standards and geometric differences and tolerances preferred.
• Awareness of FDA and EU MDR medical packaging regulatory requirements, standards and associated test methods desired.
• Awareness of medical packaging materials and material processes desired.

Soft Skills Of Competence

• Communication: Demonstrates proficient written skills.
  Demonstrates good verbal communication skills including presentation skills.
  Participates or leads in cross-functional technical communication.
• Leadership: Ability to identify and propose solutions to presented challenges.
  Teamwork: Participates in meetings with team members and key Zimmer Biomet personnel.
  Collaborates effectively and supports team members and direct management.
  Completes commitments and assign tasks on-time.
• Creativity: Exhibits interest and curiosity in assigned projects.
  Strives to understand \"the bigger picture\" and interconnectedness.
• Time Management: Plans project work and ensures project milestones are completed per project timeline.
• Adaptability: Desires learning Zimmer Biomet procedures and practices.
  Works effectively cross-functionally in understanding responsibilities and support needed.
  Demonstrates adaptability to change and maintains composure under pressure.
• Problem-solving: Demonstrates desire to take on new assignments and develop new skillsets.
• Work Ethic: Conducts in a professional manner when interacting with peers and cross-functional teams.
  Completes work according to packaging development processes in compliance with internal procedures and global regulatory requirements.
• Critical Thinking: Seeks understanding and clarification of tasks and assignments.
  Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Conflict Management: Ability to identify, understand and resolve conflicts and obstacles to ensure project success with direction.
• Emotional Intelligence: Ability to integrate and effectively work within a team.
  Demonstrates self-awareness and emotional control.
  Ability to build trust-worthy relationships with team members.
  Demonstrate adaptability and motivation.

Your Background

Experience Range: 2+ Years

Required Skills

• Foundational experience in packaging engineering for regulated products (medical device or pharma preferred)
• Understanding of packaging design, development and basic validation concepts, ability to support packaging design updates, testing, and documentation

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with packaging standards and regulatory expectations

Education and Experience Requirements

• Internship experience with medical packaging design and development desired
• B.S. required, preferably in Packaging Engineering or Engineering discipline

Travel Expectations

Up to 10%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability