Facilities Engineer II

Abbott • Scarborough, ME

6d • $61,300 - $122,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Facilities Engineer II role is within Abbott Rapid Diagnostics’ Infectious Disease Developed Markets Business Unit in Scarborough, Maine. The position maintains assigned facilities systems, implements approved changes, and executes medium-scale projects. In collaboration with engineering, technicians, and production staff, the engineer troubleshoots and improves process- and facilities-related issues with limited supervision, applying sound engineering judgment in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles, methodologies, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex equipment and system issues.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, calculations, and change records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a company operating under ISO, FDA, or similar quality systems or regulations.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing or a related regulated industry.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems and/or manufacturing utilities.
• Experience supporting capital projects or major systems upgrades.
• Electrical and mechanical aptitude, including diagnosing and working with electrical and mechanical systems and equipment.
• Facilities system ownership and responsibility for performance, reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• CAD proficiency and experience using related engineering software to develop, modify, and maintain system layouts and documentation.
• Risk assessment and mitigation skills, including identifying system risks, failure modes, and capacity constraints and developing mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Manage and complete Quality Management System actions and items related to facility processes and equipment.
• Adhere to and enforce relevant safety protocols for internal staff and vendors working on projects.
• Coordinate with other departments to define and execute project actions within established timelines.
• Own one or more critical facilities systems, ensuring lifecycle performance, compliance, and reliability.
• Lead root-cause investigations for complex or recurring equipment and system failures, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, review, and maintain facilities system standards, specifications, SOPs, and design documentation.
• Review drawings, calculations, validation documentation, and change impacts for technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with vendors and contractors for assigned systems, including defining scope and making technical decisions.
• Lead medium-scale facilities projects and system upgrades in coordination with engineering, technicians, quality, and operations.
• Support and lead commissioning and validation activities, including test strategy development and data analysis.
• Evaluate systems for process suitability, capacity, and risk, and develop improvement plans.
• Manage and support change-control activities through Agile PLM or equivalent systems.
• Provide technical guidance and informal mentorship to Facilities Engineers I and Facilities Technicians.
• Participate in audits and inspections as a system subject matter expert.
• Comply with FDA and other regulatory requirements, company policies, procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Carry out duties in compliance with established business policies and procedures.
• Support the development, implementation, and effectiveness of applicable quality processes under ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Exhibit professional behavior with internal and external business associates consistent with company policies and practices.
• Understand and maintain awareness of quality consequences that may result from improper job performance.
• Perform related tasks as requested.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, providing an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor's degree.

What This Job Offers

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