Operations Professional Development Program (OPDP) 2027 [Management Trainee Program - Engineeri[...]

Abbott; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott invites final-year engineering students to join the Operations Professional Development Program (OPDP) 2027 in Singapore. This three-year program offers hands-on assignments across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality, with a global rotation requirement.

Successful candidates demonstrate leadership, strong academics, and a passion for operations. Start date is 1 July 2027 and the deadline is 31 August 2026, with Abbott supporting development across sites.

Qualifications

• Engineering background required with strong academic track record.
• Demonstrated leadership activities and internship experience.
• Interest in Operations – Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Plant Quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Willingness to work across multiple sites and undertake international rotations.

Responsibilities

• Engage in three 12-month assignments across different divisions and functional areas.
• Rotate through Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Planning/Material Management, Project Management, Plant Quality and Operations Excellence.
• Collaborate with Assignment Managers to complete each unique rotation.
• Develop breadth and depth of Operations experience and prepare for post-program roles.

Skills

Engineering degree

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Geographically mobile

Education

Final-year Engineering student (Bachelor's/Master's)

Job description

Abbott Operations Professional Development Program (OPDP) 2027

Location: Singapore

Program Start Date: 1st July 2027

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 2025 will complete a three-year program with the final global (overseas) rotation ending in June 2030.

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 2027)
• 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: 31 August 2026, 2359 SGT

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.