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Abbott · 7 hours ago

Reliability Engineer - Sturgis, MI Plant

Sturgis, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $120K/yr

2+ years exp

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Reliability Engineer is responsible for developing and leading preventative and predictive reliability programs to ensure safe, efficient operations and consistent production of high-quality products.

BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Assist in development, planning, and execution of all plant-related engineering activities including a wide variety of mechanical, chemical, and electrical components supporting equipment efficiency throughout the site

Analyze system failures to determine source and cause

Participate in evaluating system conditions and contributing to the development of long-term obsolescence and sustainability plans

Lead mechanical integrity inspection programs for various equipment/vessels

Apply working knowledge of engineering disciplines and independently conceive and develop approaches to problem solving that requires advanced technical knowledge

Plan and conduct small to medium-sized projects. Responsibilities include detailed project planning/monitoring, budgeting, project reviews, implementation, validation, and release to production

Promote and drive continuous improvement programs utilizing common problem-solving tools and methodologies in processes and procedures within the plant

Ensure delivery of effective performance management while establishing and sustaining a positive work environment

Follow escalation reporting process with inputs from peers/manager for decision making as required. Make and communicate decisions that are appropriate for level of accountability

Coordinate external contractors to perform work in a cost effective and safe manner

Qualification

Engineering DegreeTechnical SkillsLeadership SkillsProject PlanningContinuous ImprovementRegulated Industry ExperienceTank/Vessel InspectionCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, science or closely related discipline, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired 2+ years of significant engineering, operational, and/or maintenance experience

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong technical and leadership skills

Preferred

Experience with engineering responsibility in a regulated industry, with preference being for food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, etc

Project planning experience

Demonstrated leadership skills in an environment with complex equipment and systems

Knowledge of project planning tools and experience using them

Experience working with and implementing Continuous Improvement tools & methodologies

Experience working with tanks/vessels

Familiar with tank/vessel inspection codes

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 – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays

Retiree Healthcare program

Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.