Package Engineer/Pre Identified Candidate

About the Role

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is recruiting for a Package Engineer located in Irvine, California. 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and packaging equipment.
• Experience supporting verification, validation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Other:
• May require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel to other sites and locations.