Associate Packaging Engineer - Columbus, OH

Abbott; North Carolina; On-site; USD 51,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health coverage through HIP PPO

Excellent retirement plan with high-em

Tuition reimbursement and education}i

Recognition as a great place to work

Job summary

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, seeks an Associate Packaging Engineer in Columbus, OH. You will perform primary and secondary packaging testing, develop and optimize packaging concepts, and collaborate across Packaging Ops, Labeling, Procurement and QA to deliver robust packaging solutions.

Responsibilities include test method development, validation, and transfer, with 20% travel and opportunities to contribute to capital projects and manufacturability improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in packaging, engineering or related technical field.
• Experience in packaging testing, materials and structures is preferred.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Execute primary and secondary packaging testing for R&D and operations.
• Develop packaging concepts through commercialization and cost optimization.
• Prepare test reports and support test method development/validation.
• Collaborate with Packaging Ops, Labeling, Procurement and QA.
• Lead capital projects and provide technical input for manufacturing.
• Coordinate packaging test method transfer to manufacturing sites.

Skills

Packaging knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Global travel

Education

Bachelor of Science 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.

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.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/

Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.

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

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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