Associate Packaging Engineer - Columbus, OH

Thornton Tomasetti; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

High employer retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott in Columbus, OH is hiring an Associate Packaging Engineer to lead primary and secondary packaging testing and drive packaging programs across products like Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, and Ensure. You’ll collaborate with Packaging Operations, Labeling, Procurement and QA to optimize packaging structures and testing methods.

The role resides in Global Packaging Operations, requires 1+ year of packaging experience, a packaging/engineering degree, and travel up to 20% globally.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in packaging engineering or related field.
• BS in Packaging, Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience with packaging test equipment and software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Cape Pack).
• Ability to manage multiple global projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel ~20% domestically/internationally.
• Ability to interface with broad global cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute packaging testing for primary and secondary packaging.
• Issue test reports based on collected data.
• Support instrument qualification and test method development.
• Identify and develop new packaging structures from concept to commercialization.
• Develop and produce packaging mock-up samples for design reviews.
• Provide technical input to capital projects and manufacturing sites.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Leadership

Communication

Global collaboration

Decision making

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging/Engineering or related technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Cape Pack

Job 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Associate Packaging Engineer

Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life.

You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Opportunity

The Opportunity Our location in Columbus, OH currently has an opportunity for an Associate Packaging Engineer in our Nutrition division.

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®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

This position is responsible for performing both primary and secondary packaging testing, as well as providing technical knowledge and leadership to identify and implement packaging programs (i.e. bottles, closures, adhesive labels, shrink sleeves, corrugated shippers, paper cartons, various printing technology) for Abbott Nutrition. Must be able to understand packaging test methods and developing test methods. May be able to design and execute new packaging materials and structures. Programs will range from development of new primary and secondary packaging testing concepts through optimization of existing packaging test methods for nutritional products. Effective ability to collaborate across divisional and regional boundaries is critical to be successful. This position functionally resides in the Global Packaging Operations group, reporting directly to the Packaging Technical Services Manager. The position will require the incumbent to travel domestically and internationally sometimes at short notice and for extended durations. This position involves cross functional collaboration with Packaging Operations, Labeling, Procurement, and Quality Assurance.

What You’ll Work On

• Execute package testing for both primary and secondary packaging that support R&D and Operations.
• Issue test reports based on the data collected during the testing process.
• Support instrument qualification, test method development, and test method validation.
• Identify and develop new packaging structures from concept through commercialization.
• Develop and produce packaging mock‑up samples for design review.
• Support and lead package function and distribution testing in the Packaging Lab.
• Implement project work for Abbott sites and third‑party co‑packaging manufacturers.
• Identify and implement cost‑optimized opportunities with existing packaging.
• Provide technical expertise on packaging issues.
• Provide detailed technical input and support to organizations employed on major capital projects.
• Provide technical input to manufacturing sites on overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improvement solutions.
• Identification and development of new packaging structures from concept through commercialization.
• Identify and develop new packaging test methods and execute validation protocols Conduct packaging test method transfer and implement at Abbott Nutrition manufacturing sites
• Identify and implement cost optimized opportunities with existing packaging.
• Provide technical expertise on a wide range of packaging issues.
• Provide detailed technical input & support to A&E organizations employed on major capital projects.
• Provide key engineering support in the construction, commissioning and start‑up of new facilities and equipment.
• Support the expansion group in the development of the project scope, design and cost estimates for global expansion programs.
• Deliver capital project cost estimates and timeliness that are accurate to ensure projects can be executed on time and on budget.
• Where necessary manage capital & non‑capital projects as required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in technical package engineering position or related field.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Engineering or related technical field Thorough technical knowledge of a wide range of packaging materials, structures, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in packaging test equipment and packaging software programs (ie. AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Cape Pack) Ability to prioritize and manage multiple global projects.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interface with broad global cross functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently.
• Effective problem solving skills.
• 20% travel, includes domestic and international travel.

The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $101,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Engineering

DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION: United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 20 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.