Abbott
Associate Packaging Engineer - Columbus, OH
United States - Ohio - Columbus
Sponsorship not specified$51k-$101kDetected 9 hours ago
Supply ChainProcurementHRISSolidWorksAutoCADMedical DevicesLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical Thinking
About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new packaging test methods and execute validation protocols
- Conduct packaging test method transfer and implement at Abbott Nutrition manufacturing sites
- Identify and implement cost optimized opportunities with existing packaging.
- Provide detailed technical input & support to A&E organizations employed on major capital projects.
- Provide key engineering support in the construction, commissioning and start-up of new facilities and equipment.
- Support the expansion group in the development of the project scope, design and cost estimates for global expansion programs.
- Deliver capital project cost estimates and timeliness that are accurate to ensure projects can be executed on time and on budget.
- a) Execute package testing for both primary and secondary packaging that support R&D and Operations.
- c) Support instrument qualification, test method development, and test method validation.
- d) Identify and develop new packaging structures from concept through commercialization.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in technical package engineering position or related field.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Engineering or related technical field
- Thorough technical knowledge of a wide range of packaging materials, structures, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience in packaging test equipment and packaging software programs (ie.
- Where necessary manage capital & non-capital projects as required.
- Must be able to understand packaging test methods and developing test methods.
Skills
- Experience in packaging test equipment and packaging software programs (i.e., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Cape Pack)
- Thorough technical knowledge of a wide range of packaging materials, structures, and printed material manufacturing processes.
- Experience in resolving supply chain challenges.
- ISTA certification is a bonus.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to effectively interface with broad global cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently.
- Effective critical thinking skills.
- Ten percent travel.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Engineering, or related technical field and/or 1+ years packaging technical experience.
Compensation
- Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan
Benefits
- Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
- Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan
- Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
- Vacation - 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
- Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com
Company info
- At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
Equal opportunity
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- 2900 Easton Square Place
- Yes, 20 % of the Time
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