Manufacturing Process Engineer

Abbott • Des Plaines, IL

17d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This position works out of our Des Plaines, IL location in Abbott Molecular Diagnostics. Abbott Molecular Diagnostics is a leader in molecular diagnostics and the analysis of DNA, RNA, and proteins at the molecular level. As the Manufacturing Process Engineer, you’ll be responsible for supporting manufacturing process equipment impacting operations. This role will analyze and troubleshoot equipment related mechanical/electrical issues and failures. Identify root causes and implement robust solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 4 years' work experience in a high-volume, multi-product manufacturing environment, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Experience in hands-on equipment troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Demonstrated technical abilities to analyze problems using sound engineering practices and tools resulting in effective solutions.
• Ability to acquire, analyze and present data in support of root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts.
• Experience executing validations on automated equipment and systems.
• Mechanical systems
• Pneumatic systems
• PLCs
• Vision Systems
• Label printing and application systems
• Equipment integration / Automation concepts
• SCADA systems
• Preventative maintenance programs
• Data collection and analysis / tracking and trending

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering.
• Six Sigma training/certification

Responsibilities

• Implement continuous improvements on existing equipment aimed at improving reliability, yield, uptime and efficiency.
• Validate automated manufacturing equipment, ancillary equipment, facilities, and utilities.
• Draft Validation Change Requests and align validation requirements with associated CFT members.
• Draft and approve validation protocols for IQ/OQ/PQ/PV activities.
• Execute validation tests, record data, draft and approve validation reports.
• Draft and execute Engineering studies as necessary to characterize processes as part of validation efforts.
• Execute studies, test methods, and engineering activities as part of CAPA and Non-Conformance related investigations and actions.
• Owen CAPA related actions and action plans.
• Execute investigations and documents via CAPA electronic system.
• Recommends data driven actions, aiming for preventative actions over reactive actions.
• Collaborates as needed with equipment suppliers, manufacturing operations, engineering technicians, and quality assurance to troubleshoot existing manufacturing lines and return to production.
• Manages equipment change control and executes required validation activities to implement changes.
• Monitor production to identify areas of improvement and proactively address potential production issues.

Benefits

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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.

What This Job Offers

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