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.

　　Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

　　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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

　　Principal Engineer – Packaging

　　WHAT WE OFFER

　　At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

　　Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

　　Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans

　　Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs.

　　Robust Vacation Packaging including Vacation Buy Program

　　401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

　　Company Paid Pension

　　The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.

　　WHAT YOU’LL DO

　　As the Principal Engineer – Packaging within Abbott Nutrition’s Packaging Operations team, you will provide expertise globally for the following:

　　Setting the packaging strategy by developing and executing technology roadmaps, laying out and advocating for a strategy that evaluates and implements innovative solutions.

　　Function as the Technical Lead and/or project lead for significant projects in technology transfer and process improvement.

　　Identifying and recommending long-term solutions for packaging testing while ensuring the solutions met stakeholders’ expectations.

　　Providing technical support to Abbott Nutrition’s global production network including reviewing and recommending package testing across all packaging formats

　　Providing technical leadership on Front End Planning (FEP) activities on multiple concurrent medium- to large-size projects and programs within the global Abbott Nutrition network (Americas, Europe, and Asia)

　　Leading in the development of new and optimized processes within the department to ensure alignment with cross functional teams and established requirements.

　　Mentoring and teaching others by sharing technical expertise and providing feedback and guidance

　　This role is expected to have 25% travel.

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

　　Required

　　Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience.

　　B.S. in Engineering required or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

　　A technical background in packaging commodities (bottles, cans, flexibles, secondary) for manufacturing, preferably within food, nutraceuticals, health care, pharmaceutical, or similar industries

　　Strong people skills and ability to work on cross-functional teams is critical.

　　Ability to effectively analyze and summarize packaging parameters (using statistical methods) to determine solutions to production challenges.

　　Experience presenting and communicating with all levels of an organization; plant production personnel through senior leadership.

　　Desired

　　Familiarity with infant formula and food regulations, HACCP/FMEA and GMP standards.

　　Experience in supplier and plant qualifications of packaging commodities.

　　Computer skills include MS Office applications and Minitab or equivalent.

　　Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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 $95,000.00 – $190,000.00. 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]