Facilities Engineer

abbott; Caguas (PR); On-site; USD 54,300 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with company match

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation and Sick Days

Job summary

Abbott is looking for a Facilities Engineer based in Caguas, Puerto Rico. This position supports the Structural Heart business, involves planning and supervising facility constructions, and ensuring compliance with quality systems.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Engineering and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include maintenance management, project oversight, and corrective action implementation. Competitive benefits like health insurance and a savings plan are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related work experience in engineering.
• Good knowledge of facilities and utilities systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, design, and maintenance of facilities.
• Schedule and coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Investigate unplanned events affecting facility operations.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

cGLP practices

problem-solving

technical alternatives understanding

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Facilities Engineer. This position will support the Structural Heart business and will be based in Caguas, Puerto Rico. On‑site position.

About Abbott. 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.

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 will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Health Insurance (starting on Day 1 of employment), Savings Plan (401K) with company match, Life insurance for you and your spouse/children, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Vacation, Sick, Personal Days.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position will provide support to our Medical Devices/Structural Heart business. Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.

This is an exempt role

As the Facilities Engineer, you will plan, design, and supervise the construction of new or existing facilities in support of Company goals by utilizing available resources in the most efficient and effective manner possible while complying with time and budget constraints. Projects range from small to mid sized and have moderate impact on overall company goals. Perform investigations and implement corrective actions in support of the Exception process for both moderate and major CAPAs affecting the facility. Document results per Abbott rubrics.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the planning, design, construction, reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities.
• Plan and coordinate periodic shutdowns to service and maintain equipment, hurricane season preparation activities/planning.
• Schedule, coordinate, and plan preventative maintenance, repairs and services for facilities, equipment, systems and building.
• Lead and support facilities/maintenance projects to maximize efficiency and utilization of facilities and equipment.
• Maintain facilities operation including facilities equipment, area conditions, utilities, and amenities.
• Investigate unplanned events affecting facility operations and take appropriate corrective and preventive actions to preclude recurrence.
• Develop criteria and performance specifications for facilities and equipment required to meet unique operating requirements and building and safety codes.
• Assist in development and maintenance of short‑term and long‑term facility plans. May be responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and planning preventative maintenance for facilities, equipment, pest control services.
• Prepare bid sheets, scope of work and contracts for construction, maintenance and facilities services.
• Maintain updated plant, office and production equipment layouts/engineering drawings and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Review and estimate design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs.
• Follow diverse procedures and solve problems requiring consideration of many different approaches. Select solutions from alternatives using past experience.
• Execute emergency repairs to maintain site operations or area conditions.
• Determine own priorities and may deviate from established procedures, monitoring work results usually indirectly. Provide guidance on results expected and timeline.
• Prioritize tasks. Plan and coordinate activities pertaining to the facilities department.
• Make decisions on contracting, managing, and planning design, construction, and maintenance services for facilities and equipment.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience with a good understanding of the specified functional area.
• Experience with cGMP and cGLP practices and projects preferred. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.
• Works on problems of significant scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Has a good knowledge of technical alternatives and a strong understanding of facilities and utilities systems and how they impact the environment.

The base pay for this position is $54,300.00 – $109,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY

Facilities & Maintenance

DIVISION

SH Structural Heart

LOCATION

Puerto Rico > Caguas : West Industrial Park Calle B, Lote #20

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS

WORK SHIFT

Standard

TRAVEL

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf