Associate Engineer, Packaging Biotech (JP11789)
Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Associate Engineer, Packaging Biotech (JP11789)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320 Business Unit: Secondary
Packaging Employment Type: Contract to Hire Duration: 6 months with
likely extension or conversion to FTE Rate : $32 - $35/hour W2
Posting Date: 09/12/2023 3 Key Consulting is recruiting an
Associate Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct
client, a leading global biotechnology company. Job Description:
This position reports into the Packaging Engineering group under
Combination Product Operations (CPO) in Thousand Oaks, CA. This
position will apply engineering principles to execute the proper
design, qualification and implementation of Primary and Secondary
Packaging components and the associated systems such as
documentation, equipment and processes. Knowledge of primary and
secondary packaging systems and material science is essential to
the position. The position requires organizational, project
management, technical problem solving and communication (written
and verbal) skills, and the ability to work in teams and adapt to
rapidly changing environment. This position is responsible and
accountable for the following: Support for testing and evaluation
leading to recommendation and selection of primary and secondary
packaging materials. Familiarity with Material Testing standards,
requirements and equipment is essential. Writing of test protocols,
perform technical evaluations and testing to support reports used
to justify the use of selected materials and packaging components.
Writing technical specifications, creating engineering drawings,
and developing artwork templates. Competent with AutoCAD and
Illustrator, or similar software application to create, modify and
approve engineering drawings. Support line trials and packaging
validation activities prior to introduction of any new or change in
components/processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (i.e.
Quality, Device Engineering, Supply Chain, Artwork, Manufacturing,
Regulatory, etc.) in pre-commercial and commercial activities. Top
Must Have Skill Sets: Ability to use Adobe Illustrator Software to
create technical templates based on packaging specification
drawings Experience with or familiarity of Packaging Engineering
job function Demonstration of being proactive and have the ability
to multi-task Day to Day Responsibilities: Support for testing and
evaluation leading to recommendation and selection of primary and
secondary packaging materials. Familiarity with Material Testing
standards, requirements and equipment is essential. Writing of test
protocols, perform technical evaluations and testing to support
reports used to justify the use of selected materials and packaging
components. Writing technical specifications, creating engineering
drawings, and developing artwork templates. Competent with AutoCAD,
Illustrator, or similar software application to create, modify and
approve engineering drawings. Support line trials and packaging
validation activities prior to introduction of any new or change in
components/processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (i.e.
Quality, Device Engineering, Supply Chain, Artwork, Manufacturing,
Regulatory, etc.) in pre-commercial and commercial activities.
Basic Qualifications: BS Packaging, Mechanical Engineering,
Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences or related field 0 to 3 years
general packaging/engineering experience Independent thinker with
demonstrated skills working in teams or leading project teams
Strong Interpersonal and communication skills Why is the Position
Open? Supplement additional workload on team. Red Flags: Not
familiar with client or what they do (Can the candidate name a
company product and understand what it is used to treat?) No
understanding of what Packaging Engineers do Lack of motivation No
Adobe experience Interview Process: Webex Video Call We invite
qualified candidates to send your resume to
recruiting@3keyconsulting.com . If you decide that you’re not
interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free
to take a look at the other positions on our website
www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this
opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying
for this role. Regards, 3KC Talent Acquisition Team
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