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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Tipp City, OH location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.
Tipp City, Ohio, is one of Abbott’s newest nutrition manufacturing facilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and you’ll be part of a family that’s dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.
What You'll Work On
- The Process Engineer implements and maintains plant equipment, systems and other fixed assets to a high standard of safety, quality and productivity at the lowest possible cost while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements
- This role provides engineering support to all aspects of the operation to a 24-hour production facility
- Applies working knowledge of engineering disciplines Independently conceives and develops approaches to problem solving that requires advanced technical knowledge
- Solves problems that have a variety of complex features, such as, conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements
- Plan schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope
- Facilitates the definition of a project scope with internal customers
- Applies new technology where feasible
- Direct the efforts of others such as technicians and outside resources. Interface with project team members, department managers, designers, R&D, Corporate and Division Engineering
- Perform tasks such as writing Requests for Capital Expenditure, Change Requests, Scope Documents, etc.
- Provide technical support to the Tipp City plant, division engineering, and Quality Assurance to support new product introductions, new process/equipment start-up, process optimizations, vendor qualifications, and process alternative evaluations
- Monitor production to determine areas of improvement and react to unforeseen production/manufacturing issues
- Provide technical training to plant personnel including engineering, equipment operators, electricians, instrument technicians, and maintenance
- Create and execute validation activities according to plant/division policy
- Plans and conducts small to medium-sized projects. Responsibilities include detailed project planning/monitoring, project reviews, implementation, validation, and release to production.
- Create equipment/process specifications, drawings, and software as required and ensure that existing documentation is accurate and appropriate
- Research, recommend, implement, and qualify replacement parts for discontinued/obsolete components, equipment, and software
- Provide excellent customer service to the production teams and meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a preference for a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5 or more years of experience in process engineering in an aseptic production environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures of aseptic fluid process systems
- Understanding of process controls system wiring
- Understanding of process control devices and how to install and setup
- Working knowledge of proper sanitary design and cleaning technology
- Work experience in the food /medical industry under FDA regulation
- Understanding of OSI/PI historian or SEEQ Software
- Understanding of Rockwell Batch process control systems
- Understanding of Rockwell HMI and Alarms
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Interacts well with diverse groups within the operation and maintains strong working relationships with internal in a collaborative, fast-paced, goal-driven environment
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$61,300.00 – $122,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Engineering
DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
LOCATION:
United States > Tipp City : Main/Liquid Plant
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Wear ear plugs, Work in noisy environment
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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