Abbott · 1 week ago

Sr. Equipment Engineer

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$73K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership on design, development, implementation, optimization, and validation of packaging equipment

Lead the technical execution of multiple concurrent medium- to large-size capital projects for Abbott nutrition plants in the North America region

Work to develop provisional scope, design, manufacturability, cost, capital, risk, and schedule considerations while collaborating with cross-functional teams

Review equipment and instrument specifications, construction drawings, plant layout, plant 3D model, vendor proposals and provide feedback on needed changes

Provide technical support to North America Abbott plants, including existing system issues as well as design improvements/new designs as part of continuous improvement, and act as a technical influencer to senior leadership and stakeholders for business initiatives

30% travel is expected as part of the role

Qualification

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Engineering knowledgeTechnical experienceFillersGassing systemsSeamersCappersPrimary equipmentSecondary equipmentTertiary equipmentPowder fillingPackagingFDA/USDA regulationsManaging engineering firmsValidated processesProject managementBudget managementScope managementSystems troubleshootingRoot cause analysisProblem solvingIngenuityCommunicationManaging

Required

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical or Chemical engineering)

Minimum of 5 years of experience, applying engineering knowledge, problem solving, and ingenuity to complete assignments related to process/manufacturing systems.

Demonstrated technical experience preferably with fillers, gassing systems, seamers, cappers, primary equipment (scoop drops, depalletizers, unscramblers, air rinsers), secondary equipment (labelers, conveyors, coders, vision systems, rejection systems, casepackers) and tertiary equipment (palletizers, stretch wrappers).

Experience in Powder filling and packaging is a plus

Experience working in an FDA/USDA regulated facility

Experience in managing engineering firms, suppliers, and contractors

Experience in validated processes and systems

Experience in project management including budget and scope management

Systems troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis experience

Strong communication skills including managing internal/external stakeholders