Design Engineer

TEQ, a division of Toppan, is a leading provider of innovative thermoformed packaging solutions specifically for the healthcare and medical device industries. Our focus is on designing and producing, medical devices, sterile barrier systems, medical trays, and other critical packaging that meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance. With a commitment to sustainability, regulatory excellence, and customer collaboration, TEQ ensures that life-saving products are delivered in packaging that protects, performs, and enhances patient outcomes

The Design Engineer will lead the design and development of thermoformed medical packaging products, transforming customer requirements into manufacturable, compliant, and high-performance sterile packaging solutions. This role emphasizes innovative product design, strong cross-functional collaboration with quality and regulatory teams, and proactive risk management to ensure the successful commercialization of safe and effective packaging systems.

What you'll be doing :

• Design thermoformed sterile packaging products from concept through production using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Translate customer and regulatory specifications into innovative, compliant packaging designs.
• Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings for medical packaging products.
• Utilize 3D scanning and 3D printing technologies to support prototype development, design validation, and rapid iteration.
• Evaluate and select materials aligned with performance, sterilization compatibility, sustainability, and cost objectives.
• Conduct feasibility studies including draft analysis, stackability, and functional integrity of sterile packaging systems.
• Collaborate closely with Tool Design Engineering and production teams to ensure designs are practical, efficient, and manufacturable.
• Work with quality and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and GMP requirements.
• Support packaging validation activities, including sample production, functional testing, and documentation for IQ / OQ / PQ.
• Participate in customer and internal meetings to understand needs, present design concepts, and refine solutions.
• Identify potential design, material, or process risks early in the project lifecycle, and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate design documentation and manage revisions through PDM / PLM systems.
• Stay current with materials, sterilization methods (EtO, gamma, e-beam), design trends, and technologies relevant to medical packaging.

This position is an onsite position out of our Huntley, IL Facility

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