Operations Professional Development Program (OPDP) 2026

Abbott Laboratories; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is offering the Operations Professional Development Program (OPDP) in Singapore, starting July 2026. This program is designed for final-year engineering students, providing them with extensive operational experience through three different assignments over three years. Participants will develop their careers in fields like Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, while honing their analytical and problem-solving skills in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Final-year engineering students graduating before/in June 2026.
• Strong academic performance and leadership experiences.
• Passion for operations in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Engage in three critical career experiences across different assignments.
• Participate in developmental rotations in various operational areas.
• Work internationally for final year rotation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree/Master’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Abbott Operations Professional Development Program (OPDP) 2026

Location: Singapore

Program Start Date: 1st July 2026

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Program Highlights:

• Operations PDP (OPDP) members begin their career at Abbott as a part of the 3-year program designed to provide participants with a broad growth and development through breadth and depth of Operations experience.

• Upon completion of the program, PDPs graduate out into their next full time post-program position and continue growing their career and contributing as an Abbott professional using the foundation of skills, experience and network developed during their time in the program.

Program Overview

• Over the course of 3 years, an OPDP member will engage in three critical career experiences to accelerate learning.

• 3 different assignments in different divisions and in different functional areas of Technical, Supervisory and Global Operations Excellence.

• Developmental & experiential rotation opportunities in Engineering, Supply Chain Planning/Material Management, Project Management, Plant Quality, Operations Excellence, etc.

Rotation Guidelines

• 3 assignments (12 months each) in different division and in different functional areas.

• No assignment is repeated; each is with a different Assignment Manager.

• OPDP member starting the program in July 2026 will complete a three-year program with the final global (overseas) rotation ending in June 2029.

What we are looking for:

• Final-year student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree/Master’s Degree in Engineering (Only students graduating before/in June 2026)

• Track record of outstanding academic performance and leadership activities and prior related internship experience

• Passionate about a career in Operations – Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Plant Quality, etc

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, driven to address operational challenges and value add to the future of Operations

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Eager to learn and keen to work on different projects

• Comfortable and willing to work across multiple work sites and geographically mobile to work internationally for final year rotation.

Application Deadline: 5 September 2025, 2359 SGT

Submitting your application:

• Upload a copy of your resume and make sure to have the following in your resume: 1. Expected graduation date; 2. Latest cumulative CAP/GPA

• You may also upload your latest transcript as part of supporting documents

• Please note that shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a series of assessment centers (face-to-face) that will be held between October to November 2025.

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