Packaging engineer 3
at fresenius medical care, we are the global leader in kidney care, committed to improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, innovative products, services, and care across the entire healthcare journey.
we work with purpose and compassion, supported by a global team of over 110,000 employees.
within our care enablement segment, we develop and provide life‐sustaining medical products, digital health solutions, and therapies that empower clinical teams and improve patient outcomes. Our fme reignite strategy drives transformation through innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.
we commit to doing things the right way—growing with purpose and leading kidney care with integrity and innovation
at our reynosa plant in mexico, we are committed to the highest standards in the production of disposable medical products for dialysis treatments. With a dedicated team of more than 3,000 employees across four manufacturing sites, the plant focuses on manufacturing essential components such as hemodialysis disposables, peritoneal dialysis (pd) disposables, hemodialysis (hd) machines, and pd cycler machines.
by utilizing advanced technologies to ensure the highest standards in dialysis product manufacturing, we're not only driving innovation—we're also creating meaningful change for patients worldwide.
as a packaging engineer 3, you will be responsible for the design, development, qualification, and continuous improvement of packaging systems for medical devices. This role ensures packaging solutions protect product integrity, maintain sterility where applicable, and comply with global regulatory requirements while supporting efficient manufacturing and supply chain operations.
design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions for sterile and non‐sterile medical devices.
select and qualify packaging materials (trays, pouches, cartons, labels) based on product requirements, sterilization methods, and distribution conditions.
plan and execute packaging validations in accordance with iso 11607, including package integrity, sealing, and transportation testing.
regulatory & quality support
lead investigations and root cause analysis related to packaging nonconformances or complaints.
drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, reliability, and sustainability.
work with packaging suppliers, contract manufacturers, and testing laboratories.
collaborate cross‐functionally with r&d, quality, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, supply chain, and marketing.
bachelor's degree in packaging engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or related discipline.
~3–7 years of packaging engineering experience in a medical device or regulated manufacturing environment.
~ experience with packaging validation, seal integrity testing, and distribution simulation.
~ strong documentation, technical writing, and problem‐solving skills.
~ bilingual english / spanish (excellent english communication skills required).
~ ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
~ hands‐on manufacturing mindset and ability to work in cleanroom or controlled environments.
~ s. visa required.
~ individual opportunities for self‐determined career planning and professional development.
a team of committed professionals with diverse skills, talents, and experiences.
the strength of a successful global corporation combined with the collegial culture of a mid‐sized company.
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