JOB DESCRIPTION:The Opportunity
As a leader in molecular diagnostics, Abbott is committed to providing solution-oriented offerings. Building on a proven track record of service to the worldwide community of researchers and clinicians, Abbott Molecular continues to deliver patented Vysis FISH technology and RealTime PCR assays that enable your laboratory to partner with healthcare providers. The Abbott Des Plaines location develops and manufactures assays for the detection of infectious diseases.
Our location in
Des Plaines, IL currently has an opportunity for a
Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer.
As a member of the Engineering Department, the
Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer will provide engineering support for new and existing equipment and processes used in Abbott Molecular's manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing equipment upgrades and process improvements that reduce costs, improve product quality, and enhance operational efficiency. The engineer will participate in and lead cross-functional project teams to deliver engineered solutions for new equipment, products, and manufacturing processes. Additionally, this individual will implement, document, validate, and maintain controlled, repeatable production processes that support regulatory compliance and manufacturing excellence.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the site Quality System.
- Lead capital projects, including the selection, design, procurement, installation, qualification, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment.
- Support site capital planning activities, including long-range capital planning and preparation of capital expenditure requests.
- Partner with equipment suppliers to define project requirements, deliverables, budgets, and timelines, ensuring successful project execution.
- Coordinate and execute equipment qualification and validation activities to verify performance and regulatory compliance.
- Investigate and resolve equipment performance, reliability, and yield issues, implementing corrective actions to maintain operations within validated parameters.
- Create and manage Quality System documentation to ensure equipment performance and maintenance history are accurately documented.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with contractors, equipment suppliers, service providers, and external technical resources.
- Direct third-party resources and contractors to ensure equipment and systems perform as intended.
- Collaborate with external consultants, supplier technical teams, and engineering colleagues across Abbott divisions.
- Develop and revise technical documentation, including operating procedures, validation protocols, preventive maintenance procedures, and material specifications.
- Provide technical guidance to manufacturing personnel to support safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
- Perform additional duties and project assignments as required.
Required Qualifications- B.S. in any Engineering discipline or equivalent experience. Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Experience.
- 4-6 years of experience, preferably in a mid-volume manufacturing environment, including some or all of the following:
- Medical device manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Progressive experience with equipment specification and procurement, with emphasis on process and packaging manufacturing solutions, small-volume aseptic filling, capping, torquing, label printing, application, and inspection systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively and engage cross-functional teams on all aspects and responsibilities required for equipment installation and qualification.
- Experience with MS Project and SAP. PMP certification beneficial but not required.
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
- 10% travel required for equipment acceptance, Field Acceptance Testing (FAT), and related activities.
- Familiarity with equipment qualification processes and regulatory requirements in the medical device industry, including Design Review, User Requirement Specifications (URS), FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, ISO 8, and related standards.
Experience in two or more of the following:- Working knowledge of industrial robotics, HMI, or PLC programming and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on programming experience in an object-oriented language; C# and/or VB.NET preferred.
- Experience with industrial machine vision systems for inspection, guidance, and OCR applications. Cognex spreadsheet experience preferred; other machine vision experience is also valuable.
- Experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar tools, including the mechanical design of simple components and assemblies.
- Experience with data analysis, design of experiments (DOE), and data parsing using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, JMP, or Minitab, or programming languages such as Python or R.
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The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 - $156,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Engineering
DIVISION:AMD Molecular
LOCATION:United States > Des Plaines : DP01
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Wear ear plugs, Work in a clean room environment, Work in noisy environment
