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Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is recruiting for a Package Engineer located in Jacksonville, FL.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/

About Johnson & Johnson Vision 

Johnson & Johnson Vision is committed to advancing eye health and helping people see their world more clearly. Backed by the strength, innovation, and healthcare expertise of Johnson & Johnson, the organization delivers solutions that support patients throughout their lifetime vision journey, including vision care, surgical vision, and related eye health needs. The Jacksonville site plays an important role in supporting high-quality manufacturing, operational reliability, and continued innovation for patients and customers worldwide. 

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Packaging Engineer to join our Packaging Engineering team. This role provides technical expertise and serves as an independent contributor on cross-functional teams responsible for the design, development, validation, and implementation of packaging components, systems, processes, and equipment supporting medical device products.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience in packaging development, package testing, process validation, manufacturing support, and regulatory compliance while working alongside experienced Packaging Engineering professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Development

• Design, develop, and optimize packaging solutions for new product launches and existing products throughout all stages of product development.
• Support packaging activities for clinical trials, limited market releases, global launches, lifecycle management, and operational initiatives.
• Participate as a key contributor on cross-functional teams supporting product development from concept through commercialization.
• Deliver robust, cost-effective, and compliant packaging solutions that meet evolving customer and business needs.

Validation & Testing

• Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) for packaging and manufacturing process validations.
• Create package testing plans, execute testing activities, analyze results, and provide technical recommendations.
• Validate packaging components, packaging equipment, and packaging manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate physical testing activities to ensure package integrity throughout manufacturing, distribution, and end-user environments.

Manufacturing & Operational Support

• Apply industry standards and regulatory requirements, including ISO 11607, to package design, equipment qualifications, and process validations.
• Support packaging equipment specification, sourcing, installation, and qualification activities.
• Identify and participate in operational projects, including cost improvement initiatives, supplier qualifications, and product transfers.
• Troubleshoot packaging-related manufacturing and field issues and support root cause investigations.
• Participate in continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable quality system requirements, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Promote and uphold the highest standards of ethics, quality, professionalism, and compliance.

Qualifications

Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent University degree required; focused degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering or related field preferred. Advanced degree preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Relevant professional work experience
• Engineering experience, including internships, co-op assignments, or entry-level engineering roles.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or another regulated industry.
• Familiarity with: ASTM and ISTA package testing standards, ISO 11607-1 and ISO 11607-2, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820
• Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and packaging equipment.
• Experience supporting verification, validation, and continuous improvement activities.

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• May require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel to other sites and locations

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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