Job Description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Diagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of health conditions.

Abbotts life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health. Were empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbotts diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

Our location in Lake Forest, IL currently has an opportunity for a Automation Industrial Engineer. The Process Engineer will provide engineering support for new and existing equipment and processes used in Abbott Rapid Diagnostics manufacturing operations. This includes development and implementation of equipment upgrades and modifications to reduce product costs and improve product quality. The Process Engineer participates in and lead project teams requiring engineered solutions for new equipment, products, or processes. This role will support implementation, documentation, and will maintain controlled, repeatable production processes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

* Responsible for equipment specification, acquisition and implementation.
* Works to identify root cause of manufacturing failures using structured problem solving. Applies root cause fixes to prevent reoccurrence.
* Complete design of experiments, validation, testing and analysis of data for continuous improvement activities. Presents data to equipment teams.
* Suggest and support new methods or materials for continuous improvement of quality and efficiency.
* Analyze current equipment suitability and provide detailed plans for improvement
* Manage capital projects to select, design, procure, install and qualify new manufacturing equipment.
* Assist with developing capital Long Range Planning for site and authoring request for capital expenditure.
* Work with equipment suppliers to establish project requirements, deliverable, and budgets and implement according to agreed timelines. Coordinate the creation and execution of qualification and validation protocols to verify equipment capabilities.
* Create and revise manufacturing documents, specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety instructions, validation protocols, risk assessments, and procedures and other technical documents to ensure compliant, efficient and safe procedures
* Work with other engineers and technicians in developing solutions and improvements in materials, equipment and process as necessary
* Conceptualize complete solutions, create or coordinate the design solutions for novel or complex problems; explore multiple alternatives.
* Conducts and participates in technical design reviews for equipment and product design and requirements documents.
* Coordinate and participate in equipment Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), etc.
* Participate in teams as necessary to ensure continuous improvement, safety and compliance
* Provide training and process expertise for product processing in specific areas such as process development, tooling development and validation.
* Lead engineering project teams and coordinates activities.
* Coordinate project efforts with Research & Development, site engineering and operations personnel.
* Investigate and resolve existing equipment operating, reliability, and yield issues and implement corrections or modifications to ensure systems operate within qualified parameters. Create and execute Quality System records to ensure equipment performance history is properly documented.
* Maintain relationships with contractors and equipment suppliers and service staffs. Direct the activities of these third-party resources to ensure equipment operates as intended. Routinely has direct contact with outside consultants, technical staff from key suppliers and engineering staff in other divisions.
* Create or modify documentation requiring engineering technical knowledge. Includes operating procedures to be used by manufacturing personnel, qualification and validation protocols and executions, equipment preventive maintenance procedures, and material specifications. May perform other duties as assigned.
* Participate in and/or lead qualification and validation activities.
* Interface with other departments and suppliers to address root cause.
* Responsible for the reliable operation and technical accuracy of manufacturing equipment/systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required

* Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience, training and/or certifications.
* 5 years of experience as a process engineer preferably in a diagnostic business, medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated industry.
* Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
* Previous experience with common manufacturing automation technologies and architectures. This includes but is not limited to:
* Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
* Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
* Motion Control to include Servo Drives, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and Stepper Drives.
* Robots (preferred)

Preferred

* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Outlook. SAP a plus
* Detail oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
* Demonstration of strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
* Experience with equipment specification and procurement with emphasis on process and packaging manufacturing solutions, small volume liquid filling, capping, torqueing, label printing, application and inspection systems.
* Familiarity with qualification and regulatory requirements in the medical device industry, including Design Review, User Requirement Specifications (URS), FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, etc.
* Strong commitment to safety and environmental issues. Willingness to adhere to all safety and health rules, plant rules, procedures and guidelines.
* Ability to communicate effectively and engage cross functional team on all aspects and responsibilities required of equipment installation and qualifications.
* Must be able to work without direct supervision to accomplish goals and meet schedules.
* Proven solid work ethic and ability to work well with others as well as independently.
* Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

* A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Manufacturing roles only)
* Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Manufacturing roles only)
* Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
* Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
* Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
* Paid time off
* 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
* The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

DIVISION:

GES Global Engineering Services

LOCATION:

United States > Lake Forest : J49 Floor-1

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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