AbbVie · 18 hours ago
Engineer, Validation Commissioning
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expAbbVie is a company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions that address serious health issues. They are seeking an engineering professional to work with project teams on commissioning, qualification, and validation of equipment and facilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
BiotechnologyFinancial ServicesHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Work with end-user and project engineer to develop User Requirements Specifications and Functional / Design Specifications for new or modified equipment, facilities, and utilities
Support Factory Acceptance Testing in conjunction with Project Engineer to confirm unit is acceptable
Identify risk controls, critical elements and traceability of equipment design based on FMEA or other risk assessment
Develop and execute commissioning, qualification and validation test protocols to ensure that the unit functions according to specifications
Perform minor troubleshooting of issues encountered during commissioning and documentation of unresolved issues
May support aspects of projects at times such as: project leadership, developing operational procedures, support training of maintenance/technical staff/operators on new equipment, reviewing new or modified product documentation to ensure compatibility with qualified equipment and implementing changes in equipment parameters or recipes
Supports Execution of Risk Mngmnt. including, periodic review and update per the Validation Master Plan, interface with best practices, , ccRA. Understands risk management principles. Can find and review documentation. Understands controls, impact of change, trace controls, and can estimate ratings using appropriate scale. Timely. May perform FMEA authorization/facilitation
May have Qualification as QRM facilitator commensurate with responsibility
Works with contract validation resources as part of a team in the timely completion of activities in his/her area of responsibility
Qualification
Required
Experience in the development of commissioning, qualification, validation or risk management deliverables including specifications and testing protocols that can stand up to regulatory scrutiny
Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
Works with junior or contract team members as part of a team
Ability to manage multiple projects (3+) simultaneously
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, science, or closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired 1+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience
2+ years of overall experience in Manufacturing, Quality or Engineering including 2 major validation subjects (e.g. Computer, Equipment, Cleaning, Process, etc.) preferred
Familiarity with Python coding, qualifying automated process controls system desired
A technical background in health care, nutritional products, laboratory diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceutical, or similar industries (preferred)
Knowledge of quality / compliance management as well as regulations and standards affecting API, Bulk Drug or Finished goods manufacturing preferred
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Micah Bregman
Vice President, Global Strategy and Pipeline, Allergan Aesthetics
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