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.

　　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.

　　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.

　　The Opportunity

　　This position is an onsite opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives. As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers. Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan, so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels.

　　As a Principal Engineer - Process Innovation, you will be a specialist professional individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in medical device development and manufacturing. The FreeStyle Libre portfolio has been a cornerstone to Abbott’s successful business and has been developed on a platform of strong innovation throughout the organization. This role will require the successful candidate to be involved with multiple novel product and process development projects which compliment a culture of continuous improvement within Abbott Diabetes Care. The candidate must have the ability to drive execution of highly complex or specialized projects and liaise with cross-departmental stakeholders to drive completion. You may seek to adapt precedent and may make departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions. You will be expected to perform engineering studies and analysis to develop design specifications, process and product specifications, and system performance requirements and apply project management expertise to ensure successful outcomes. You shall develop technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties. You shall use appropriate investigation techniques and tools to solve problems and make sound design recommendations. You shall apply industry expertise to Abbott projects and stay informed of latest trends in technology by attending tradeshows and conferences. This role requires travel of approx. 25%, on average, with periods of increased travel up to approx. 50%. During the first year, the role will include a focus on delivery of a novel fully-automated production line. After this, the role will develop a broader scope of process innovation. This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA, Austin, TX, or Buffalo Grove, IL.

　　What You'll Do

　　Lead the identification and assessment of opportunities for process innovation within the manufacturing environment.

　　Develop and implement strategies to enhance automation in manufacturing processes, aiming for efficiency and quality improvements.

　　Drive the design and implementation of automated systems to improve production speed, reduce errors, and enhance overall productivity.

　　Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand current products and processes and identify areas for optimization.

　　Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in automation to integrate cutting-edge solutions into medical device manufacturing.

　　Stay informed about advancements in medical device technology and industry best practices, applying relevant knowledge to enhance process innovation.

　　Conduct risk assessments for proposed process changes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in the medical device field.

　　Champion the adoption of Industry 4.0 principles, including IoT, data analytics, and advanced robotics, to streamline operations.

　　Collaborate with R&D teams to ensure seamless transition of new products and product upgrades into automated manufacturing processes.

　　Collaborate with R&D in the generation of appropriate product specifications through DFMEA and PFMEA exercises and engineering studies.

　　Lead or contribute to cross-functional teams working on design transfer activities for new or upgraded products.

　　Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines for process innovation initiatives.

　　Evaluate and select automation vendors and oversee successful implementation of their solutions.

　　Implement robust testing and validation protocols for automated processes to ensure reliability and compliance with regulatory requirements.

　　Train and mentor manufacturing teams on the operation and maintenance of automated systems.

　　Continuously monitor and analyze key performance indicators to identify areas for ongoing process improvement.

　　Collaborate with quality assurance teams to implement robust process controls and ensure adherence to quality standards.

　　Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automated processes, minimizing downtime, and optimizing efficiency.

　　Drive a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and efficiency throughout the organization.

　　Develop documentation related to complex automated processes, including standard operating procedures and work instructions.

　　Experience You'll Bring

　　Required

　　Bachelors Degree Engineering (Masters degree preferred) in a relevant technical field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

　　Minimum 9 years Manufacturing engineering experience required.

　　Previous project management and people management experience required.

　　Proven ability to capitalize on opportunities for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

　　Previous success in driving a culture of innovation and efficiency, fostering a mindset of continuous improvement within an organization.

　　Demonstrated expertise in evaluating, selecting, and implementing automation technology solutions.

　　Experience designing and testing medical devices preferred.

　　Experience developing manufacturing processes and technologies and designing for manufacturability preferred.

　　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.

　　Ability to Multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in timely manner.

　　Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

　　Ability to travel 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.

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　　Divisional Information

　　Medical Devices

　　General Medical Devices:

　　Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks.

　　CRM

　　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.

　　Diabetes

　　We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

　　Vascular

　　Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.

　　Neuromodulation

　　Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.

　　Structural Heart

　　Structural Heart Business Mission: why we exist

　　Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.

　　EP

　　In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

　　HF

　　In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

　　Diagnostics

　　We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

　　Abbott Molecular is a leader in molecular diagnostics and the analysis of DNA, RNA, and proteins at the molecular level.

　　Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key heath and therapeutic areas, including infections disease, cardiometabolic, informatics and toxicology.

　　Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

　　Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges.

　　Nutrition

　　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.

　　The base pay for this position is $109,300.00 – $218,500.00. 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]