Principal Development Engineer - Single-Use Film Development

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

The Principal Development Engineer leads hands‑on development and technical stewardship of MilliporeSigma’s Single‑Use Life Science film solutions. You will drive innovation across multi‑layer film technologies, oversee process development from concept to scale‑up, and ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing efficiency. This role requires strategic thinking, cross‑functional collaboration, and a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and scale‑up of blown, cast, extrusion, laminated, and multi‑layer films for single‑use applications.
• Oversee roll‑to‑roll processing, embossing, and incorporation of advanced features using vision systems.
• Formulation: select, evaluate, and qualify resins and additive packages.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise on roll‑to‑roll processing and advanced film features; guide process optimization and technology transfer.
• Manage end‑to‑end process development including quality control, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards relevant to film materials in life sciences.
• Collaborate closely with third‑party manufacturing partners, providing technical direction and oversight.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize film performance, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.

Who You are

• MS degree in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, Film Technology, or related field (or equivalent); 10+ years of industry experience with proven expertise in single‑use film development.
• Demonstrated success managing complex film processes and new product development.
• Strong knowledge of blown, cast, and extrusion film equipment and roll‑to‑roll operations; experience with laminated and multi‑layer film structures and embossing is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and corrective action processes.
• Experience supervising third‑party manufacturing relationships and ensuring technical transfer quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or additional advanced degree; professional certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, PMP, NEBOSH/OSHA) related to film technology, quality, or safety.
• Deep experience with laminated/multi‑layer film structures and embossing techniques; hands‑on regulatory compliance in life sciences film materials.
• Proficiency with ERP/WMS and data‑driven decision making for process optimization.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration experience, with ability to influence external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Global/regional exposure and understanding of international regulatory standards and best practices.

Pay Range for this position: $116,700 - $177,700. The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job‑related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance‑based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click Here.

What we offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!