Packaging Development Engineer — Straumann
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Role overview
At Straumann Group we’re on an exciting journey of growth, innovation, and impact - driven by our mission to improve oral health and transform millions of lives worldwide.
United by purpose, we bring our best selves to work every day, embracing a high-performance, player-learner culture that inspires collaboration, curiosity, and ambition.
Here, you’ll have the opportunity to take charge of your own career, harnessing your skills, passion, and enthusiasm for learning to continually grow and progress.
- At Straumann Group we’re on an exciting journey of growth, innovation, and impact - driven by our mission to improve oral health and transform millions of lives worldwide.
- United by purpose, we bring our best selves to work every day, embracing a high-performance, player-learner culture that inspires collaboration, curiosity, and ambition.
- Your responsibilities:
- Develop packaging solutions for existing and new products from concept through implementation, considering product, regulatory, manufacturing, sustainability, and customer requirements.
- Requirements needed
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Experience (with key words)
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities:
- Develop packaging solutions for existing and new products from concept through implementation, considering product, regulatory, manufacturing, sustainability, and customer requirements.
- Take ownership of assigned packaging development and Life Cycle Management (LCM) projects and activities.
- Collaborate with global cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Procurement, and Marketing.
- Translate technical and user requirements into robust, practical, and cost-effective packaging solutions.
- Manage packaging development activities, including project planning, risk assessment, timeline management, technical documentation, and stakeholder communication.
- Conduct feasibility assessments, engineering evaluations, and cost analyses to support packaging design decisions and identify suitable technical solutions.
- Plan, coordinate, and evaluate packaging verification and validation activities, including transportation testing, shelf-life studies, sterile barrier validation, and compatibility testing.
- Support packaging activities related to global product transfers, manufacturing site localization, supplier changes, business continuity, and Life Cycle Management initiatives.
- Collaborate with suppliers and external development partners to evaluate and implement packaging materials, technologies, components, and manufacturing processes.
Key requirements
- Requirements needed
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Experience (with key words)
- Typically, 2–5 years of relevant experience in packaging development, packaging engineering, product development, or a related technical field.
- Hands-on experience with technical packaging development projects and working in cross-functional teams.
- Good understanding of packaging materials, packaging technologies, manufacturing processes, and packaging test methodologies.
- Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated industry is an advantage.
- Ability to plan and coordinate technical activities, manage priorities, and deliver agreed results within project timelines.
- Basic understanding of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and structured product development processes.
- Knowledge of standards such as ISO 11607, ASTM, ISTA, MDR, or FDA requirements is an advantage.
- Knowledge of sterile packaging systems, sealing technologies, and sterilization processes is an advantage and can be further developed within the role.
- Experience with packaging verification and validation activities and related test methods such as transportation testing, seal strength, dye penetration, bubble emission, or visual inspection is an advantage.
- Understanding Design Control processes, particularly within medical device development, is an advantage.
Application process
- You will apply and further develop your packaging engineering expertise while working on new product developments as well as the optimization, transfer, and continuous improvement of existing products across our global manufacturing network.
- Candidates from other technically demanding packaging environments with a strong interest in medical device packaging are also encouraged to apply.
Company and context
- Ability to build trusted relationships across functions, cultures, and global organizations.
- Takes ownership, makes sound engineering decisions, and delivers pragmatic solutions.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain technical topics to different audiences.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage.
- Curious, proactive, and motivated by continuous learning and technical excellence.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic international environment with changing priorities.
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a strong commitment to quality and patient safety.
- Embraces Straumann Group's Mission, Values, and collaborative culture.
- Demonstrates a "Player-Learner" mindset: communicates openly, welcomes feedback, continuously develops expertise, and actively contributes to the success of the team.
- This position is based at our headquarters in Basel and involves a hybrid work arrangement, with in-office work at least three times a week.
Additional details
- Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with global stakeholders, manufacturing sites, suppliers, and packaging experts throughout the Straumann Group.
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Experience (with key words)
- Ability to identify improvement opportunities and contribute to packaging solutions that enhance product performance, manufacturing efficiency, sustainability, robustness, or cost competitiveness. Personal Attributes
Notes and original content
- Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience (with key words)
- Ability to identify improvement opportunities and contribute to packaging solutions that enhance product performance, manufacturing efficiency, sustainability, robustness, or cost competitiveness.
- Personal Attributes
Questions about this listing
What salary does Straumann offer for this role?
Straumann lists CHF 62'000 - 94'000 gross per year for this position in Basel. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Straumann offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Straumann during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Basel?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Basel can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Basel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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