Senior Packaging Engineer (Medical Devices)

TL;DR

Senior Packaging Engineer (Medical Devices): Leading the development, commercialization, and sustainment of innovative sterile packaging solutions for complex medical technologies with an accent on regulatory compliance, sterility assurance, and distribution performance. Focus on designing scalable packaging systems, executing validation protocols, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product safety and reliability.

Location: Must be based in Lafayette, CO or Fort Worth, TX (Onsite 4 days a week)

Salary: $98,400 – $147,600

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in healthcare technology dedicated to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life through innovative medical devices and therapies.

What you will do

• Lead packaging engineering activities for new product development and sustaining projects.
• Design and validate sterile barrier systems for medical devices and capital equipment.
• Develop packaging specifications aligned with regulatory standards like FDA, ISO, and ASTM.
• Plan and execute packaging validation protocols, including distribution and shelf-life testing.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing to integrate packaging requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on design and validation strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering with 4+ years of experience (or Master’s with 2+ years, or PhD with 0 years).
• Must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization (sponsorship not available for this level).
• Hands-on experience with sterile barrier systems and sterilization methods (EtO, Gamma, E-beam).
• Working knowledge of packaging validation standards (ISO 11607, ASTM, ISTA).
• Understanding of medical device design controls and risk management.
• Ability to work onsite 4 days a week in Lafayette, CO or Fort Worth, TX.

Nice to have

• Experience with CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks.
• Proven track record as a technical lead on cross-functional engineering teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and well-being programs.