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

Abbott; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott invites final-year Engineering students to join the Operations Professional Development Program (OPDP) 2027 in Singapore. Over three years, participants rotate through three 12-month assignments in diverse divisions and functional areas, including Engineering, Supply Chain Planning, Project Management and Plant Quality.

The program emphasizes growth, leadership and global mobility for final-year rotations.

Qualifications

• Final-year Engineering student (graduating before/in June 2027) with strong academic record and leadership activities.
• Passionate about Operations – Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Plant Quality, etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; eager to learn and take on diverse projects.

Responsibilities

• Engage in three 12-month rotations across Technical, Supervisory and Global Operations Excellence.
• Participate in developmental and experiential rotations in Engineering, Supply Chain Planning, Project Management, Plant Quality, Operations Excellence, etc.
• Collaborate with Assignment Managers across different divisions and sites; be geographically mobile for final-year rotation across locations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Collaborative

Education

Engineering degree (BEng/BEng/MEng)

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

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

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