Engineer II, Manufacturing

Abbott Laboratories • Pleasanton, CA

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About The Position

The main responsibility of the MES Engineer II Manufacturing is to support the use of the MES system in the manufacturing environment. This position oversees manufacturing engineering related tasks and projects in and working with the assigned site resources to carry out tasks and ensures that they are delivered on time. This person will be trained on and then will be responsible for having an in-depth understanding of MES in the manufacturing engineering space, as well as overall MES processes. This role includes change management, troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities, ensuring the site delivers safe and effective products that meet customer needs whilst maintaining compliance. The MES Engineer II Manufacturing will provide subject matter expertise to the operations team for day-to-day production and project work to ensure that output targets are met in line with the production plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial, chemical, Biomedical or related Engineering area or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail
• Ability to travel approximately 15%, including internationally

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical device and MES experience preferred
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide SME knowledge to the operations team with respect to the MES system
• Lead and execute New MES integrations, collaborating with site resources and crossfunctional teams to support successful project outcomes
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT and Quality functions to ensure efficient and effective MES site support during operational hours
• Work with the operations teams to deliver on department goals, schedules, and timetables for activities.
• Ensuring conformance with all relevant Policies and Procedures. Contributing to the creation of Work Instructions and Procedures to maintain compliance.
• Coach and mentor the operations team on the use of the MES system, upskilling operations staff on the basics of troubleshooting. Provide onboarding and training support to new Manufacturing Engineering team members involved in MES activities.
• Coordinate regularly with the Abbott global MES team, provide updates, align on system changes, and supporting large-scale configuration initiatives
• Support global enhancement initiatives, including requirements gathering, impact assessments, prioritization discussions, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Report progress, risks, and issues in a clear and timely manner, escalating concerns as needed to maintain project momentum
• Troubleshoot and develop resolutions for unexpected IDOC and related system interface errors, working with IT and system owners when necessary
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and performing other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level