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.

　　Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

　　Working at Abbott

　　At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

　　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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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.

　　The Opportunity

　　This position works out of our Distribution Center in Roseville, Minnesota location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.

　　As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

　　We are seeking an entry level Continuous Improvement Engineer , to support our Distribution Center in Roseville, Minnesota. This position will support identifying, planning, implementing, and tracking improvement projects in collaboration with operations and engineering team members. In addition, this team member will support development of site budget, resource planning and capacity analysis. This individual is a systems thinker who gets work done by building relationships and collaborating. Works under supervision of more experienced engineers who review results for overall accuracy, completeness, and soundness of technical judgment. Recognizes risks v. relative gains associated with actions; understands projects critical success factors in own sphere, e.g., makes decisions regarding purchases, evaluating budget concerns against schedule; matches design specifics with respect to system performance. Responsible to meet established objectives and goals. Drives functional performance that ensures the highest standard in quality, customer service, and regulatory compliance are met.

　　What You’ll Work On

　　Identifies opportunities and implements use of appropriate Lean tools such as 5S, time study, line balancing, standard work, and problem solving.

　　Act as change agent to lead implementation and effectiveness of continuous improvement systems and tools in support of business goals and objectives.

　　Manage deployment and adoption of new processes and systems utilizing effective and efficient tools and templates.

　　Perform data analysis on distribution, logistics, and transportation activities.

　　Develop or maintain cost estimates, forecasts, or cost models.

　　Facilitate and coach cross functional improvement events to deliver positive and measurable results for the business.

　　Maintain a safe and professional work environment.

　　Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

　　Plans and conducts small-sized assigned projects within engineering specialty requiring conventional types of plans, investigations, and/or equipment.

　　Implements plans; initiates execution of own work plan; monitors executions for adherence to plan, e.g., documents work status and reports to management with appropriate frequency.

　　Facilitates the definition of a project scope with clients.

　　Converts goals to tasks and steps. Within structure, plans own work, manages several, often concurrent, tasks to accomplish assigned tasks to meet or exceed expectations (cost, quality, time).

　　Participates in basic economic analysis and feasibility studies related to project alternatives under guidance. Jointly responsible for achieving the project's financial targets in support of business objectives.

　　Stays current. Keeps aware of the changing technical and competitive environment as it relates to the business; establishes a means of keeping abreast with technology on own engineering area and sharing with co-workers, e.g., stays current in product/process innovations in areas of expertise.

　　Participates and/or assists other engineers in the design of products/processes/equipment/systems/facilities by applying standard engineering theories, concepts, and techniques within the discipline.

　　Investigates, conducts test or experiments, gathers data, performs preliminary analysis, and reports findings. Prepares and communicates recommendations and respective action plans.

　　Interprets problems/recommends solutions. Applies standard engineering principles and methodologies to interpret, draw conclusions, and recommend options for defined problems; considers a broad range of factors, e.g., qualifies costs and benefits in assigned projects; assures conformance to regulatory.

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

　　Required

　　Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) Engineering, Science, or closely related discipline OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

　　Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.

　　Experience/ Background

　　0-3 years’ experience

　　Previous internship or employment in related position

　　Six Sigma, Lean Certification or relevant coursework in Lean tools and statistics

　　Experience with problem solving such as A3/DMAIC

　　Med Device or regulated industry

　　SAP experience

　　Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills.

　　Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

　　Expert knowledge in standard office desktop computer applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

　　Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

　　Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.

　　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.

　　Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

　　Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

　　Ability to travel approximately 5%, including internationally

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　　Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

　　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 Employer, committed to employee diversity.

　　Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

　　The base pay for this position is $48,000.00 – $96,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

　　We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

　　To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]