Principal Packaging Engineer

What Packaging Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health

Engineering is responsible for performing research and analyses to develop design options for components, products, systems and processes.

Packaging Engineering is responsible for designing, developing and testing a wide variety of equipment and packaging used for protection, display and handling of products. Determines packaging specifications, cost limitations, legal requirements and related documentation. Directs external resources / contractors as required.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Responsibilities:

• Supports and executes Cardinal Health Packaging Solution’s Management by Objectives (MBO’s).  These initiatives include, but are not limited to improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. 
• Applies Lean Manufacturing knowledge thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects.
• Creates facility and packaging line layouts to illustrate space requirements, equipment configuration, and production staffing.
• Will work on complex and technical projects related to equipment reliability, uptime, or process analytics and metrics that drive improvements.
• May possess or complete Black Belt or Green Belt certifications.
• Develops and delivers technical solutions or recommendations surrounding packaging components and designs, equipment packaging process and validated parameters.
• Completes most work independently; receives general guidance on new projects.
• Monitors and provides support for automated packaging equipment to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Engineering experience, preferred
• 2-5 years of packaging/manufacturing automated equipment, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Project management experience, preferred
• Experience in technical writing, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Works on complex projects of large scope
• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
• Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $79,700 - $113,800

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 4/5/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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Salary : $79,700 - $113,800