Packaging Engineer II

The Packaging Engineer II at Zimmer Biomet in Bangalore is responsible for new packaging design, development, and implementation, as well as maintaining existing packaging systems for medical devices. The role involves supporting project activities, generating prototypes, coordinating with customers, and leading documentation for regulatory submissions. Candidates should have a B.S. in Packaging Engineering or a related field, with 2–5 years of relevant experience, including full-time or relevant internship experience. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, drafting standards, and regulatory requirements (FDA, EU MDR) is required. The position is hybrid, with a 3-day in-office schedule and up to 10% travel. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential.

The Packaging Engineer II at Zimmer Biomet plays a pivotal role in developing and maintaining innovative medical device packaging solutions. This position is responsible for executing new packaging design, supporting existing systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the role involves generating prototypes, coordinating packaging evaluations, and leading documentation for regulatory submissions. The successful candidate will demonstrate technical expertise, effective communication, and leadership in cross-functional projects. Zimmer Biomet offers a flexible working environment, development opportunities, and a culture of recognition, supporting both professional growth and work-life balance. The role is based in Bangalore, India, with a hybrid work model.

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

The Packaging Engineer II is responsible for new packaging design, development, and implementation; and/or to maintain packaging systems currently in the market by providing innovative medical device packaging to further Zimmer Biomet’s mission and grow Zimmer Biomet’s market leadership position.

Work Location: Bangalore
Work Mode: Hybrid (3 Days in office)
Shift Timing - 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

How You'll Create Impact

• Demonstrates medical packaging design and development execution within a multi-disciplinary project team desired with minor guidance.
• Assists/Conducts and owns testing to support project activities with minor guidance.
• Generates prototype models to evaluate design concepts.
• Coordinates packaging evaluations with internal/external customers.
• Generates protocols for testing/analyzing of packaging.
• Leads design control process related documentation to support projects with guidance.
• Leads creation and preparation of documentation for regulatory submissions with guidance.
• Acts as project manager for small scale projects with lower technical complexity with minimal guidance for new packaging development, transfers and/or design changes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software, including Visio and Excel required.
• Working knowledge of drafting standards and geometric differences and tolerances preferred.
• Familiar with FDA and EU MDR medical packaging regulatory requirements, standards and associated test methods desired.
• Awareness of medical packaging materials and material processes desired.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Communication
• Demonstrates experienced technical written skills. Demonstrates effective verbal communication skills including presentation skills. Leads in cross-functional design control technical communication.
• Leadership
• Ability to identify, validate, and propose solutions to presented challenges.
• Teamwork
• Participates in meetings with team members and key Zimmer Biomet personnel. Collaborates effectively and supports team members and direct management. Completes commitments and assign tasks on-time.
• Creativity
• Exhibits interest and curiosity in assigned projects. Strives to understand "the bigger picture" and interconnectedness.
• Time Management
• Plans project work and ensures project milestones are completed per project timeline.
• Adaptability
• Possesses working knowledge of internal practices, processes, procedures and enterprise systems. Works effectively cross-functionally in understanding responsibilities and support needed. Demonstrates adaptability to change and maintains composure under pressure.
• Problem-solving
• Demonstrates ability to apply increased position knowledge and leverage for more challenging assignments.
• Work Ethic
• Conducts in a professional manner when interacting with peers and cross-functional teams. Completes work according to packaging development processes in compliance with internal procedures and global regulatory requirements.
• Critical Thinking
• Uses logical and systematic approach to solve basic technical problems. Actively identifies potential issues in the assigned tasks and develops mitigation strategies.
• Conflict Management
• Ability to identify, understand and resolve conflicts and obstacles to ensure project success with direction.
• Emotional Intelligence
• Ability to efficiently work within a team to expedite completion of critical project tasks. Ability to collaborate with other functional groups. Demonstrate adaptability and motivation.

Your Background

• B.S. required, preferably in Packaging Engineering or Engineering discipline
• 2 to 5 years of full-time (including relevant ZB Coop/Intern) packaging experience.
• Foundational experience in packaging engineering for regulated products (medical device or pharma preferred)
• Understanding of packaging design, development and basic validation concepts, ability to support packaging design updates, testing, and documentation
• Familiarity with packaging standards and regulatory expectations

Travel Expectations

Up to 10%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for new packaging design, development, and implementation within a multidisciplinary project team.
• Assist, conduct, and own testing to support project activities with minor guidance.
• Generate prototype models to evaluate design concepts.
• Coordinate packaging evaluations with internal and external customers.
• Generate protocols for testing and analysing packaging.
• Lead the design control process related documentation to support projects with guidance.
• Lead creation and preparation of documentation for regulatory submissions with guidance.
• Act as project manager for small-scale projects with lower technical complexity and minimal guidance for new packaging development, transfers, and design changes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support team members and direct management.

Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in packaging engineering for regulated products, preferably in medical device or pharma.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio and Excel.
• Working knowledge of drafting standards, geometric differences, and tolerances is preferred.
• Familiarity with FDA and EU MDR medical packaging regulatory requirements, standards, and test methods is desired.
• Awareness of medical packaging materials and material processes is preferred.
• Strong technical written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional design control technical communication and project management.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, time management, and adaptability to change.
• Experience in planning project work and ensuring milestones are completed per timeline.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, manage conflicts, and maintain emotional intelligence within a team.

Education:

• A B.S. in Packaging Engineering or an Engineering discipline is required.