Principal Process Engineer - Columbus, United States - Abbott Laboratories company
Description
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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.
Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active.
Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, Glucerna and ZonePerfect – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.We offer:
Safe, clean, and functional work environments where you can perform to the best of your abilityTraining and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programsPaid time off401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchPensionThe stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesFlexible working options WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a Principal Process Engineer, you will:Provide technical leadership on design, development, implementation, optimization, and validation of processing equipment Lead the technical execution of multiple concurrent medium- to large-size capital projects for Abbott nutrition plants in the North America regionWork to develop provisional scope, design, manufacturability, cost, capital, risk and schedule considerations while collaborating with cross-functional teamsDevelop, modify, and evaluate Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, Mass/Energy balance sheets and other engineering and design documents with respect to accuracy, precision, and reliabilityReview equipment and instrument specifications, construction drawings, plant layout, plant 3D model, vendor proposals and provide feedback on needed changesProvide 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 initiatives30% travel is expected as part of the roleEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRINGA Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Preferably Chemical or Mechanical engineering)Must bring at least 1 year of process engineering experience in an FDA regulated manufacturing facility, preferably in bulk liquid processing, aseptic processing, CIP, evaporation, spray drying, dry blending, and powder handling unit operations in the food/pharma/nutrition industries.8+ years' experience, applying engineering knowledge, problem solving, and ingenuity to complete assignments related to process/manufacturing systems.
Demonstrated technical expertise, preferably with bulk liquid processing, aseptic processing, CIP, evaporation, spray drying, dry blending, and powder handling unit operations in the food/pharma/nutrition industries.
Experience in managing engineering firms, suppliers, and contractorsExperience in validated processes and systems in a FDA/USDA regulated facilityExperience in project management including budget and scope managementSystems troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis experienceStrong communication skills including managing internal/external stakeholders at multiple levelsMentoring others and willing to share information and accept candid feedback and guidance.
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future.
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The base pay for this position is $95,000.00 – $190, In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.