Senior Engineer, Medical Devices & Project Leadership

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks a senior Project Engineer/Manager to design, develop, and commercialize automation solutions for syringe, auto-injector and wearable devices. You will lead multi-location engineering projects, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure quality via risk assessments and compliant practices.

The role requires a strong background in health-care devices, project management, and collaboration with internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related field; 10+ years of engineering/operational experience preferred.
• Track record of delivering projects to completion using external resources.
• Formal Project Management training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and directs engineering aspects of major projects across locations.
• Manages multiple concurrent projects and sets priorities.
• Leads cross-functional teams to resolve major project hurdles.
• Ensures compliance with corporate and divisional policies and procedures.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in project engineering/management.

Skills

Project management

Engineering background

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Finance knowledge

Project accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science

Post-graduate degree desired

Job description

• Compensation: USD 109,500 - USD 208,500 - yearly

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

Job Description

The focus of this Device role is to design/develop and commercialize semi-assembly and assembly automation solutions for syringe, auto-injector, wearable devices, etc. Organization consists of subject matter experts which have comprehensive knowledge of the commercialization process. This includes process/ product development, front end planning, capacity scale-up, capital projects definition and execution, validation, regulatory submissions, and commercial manufacturing. This group has a broad-based understanding of all the relevant areas necessary to develop pharmaceutical products, (drug, device, packaging, and performance).

Responsibilities

• A subject matter expert in Equipment and automation with emphasis on device assembly and packaging engineering
• Provide subject matter expertise and hands-on work during equipment design, FAT, SAT and validation
• Partners with operations and operations engineering, site leadership, equipment vendors, and parts suppliers to plan and coordinate new technology installations, Continuous Improvement upgrades, and overhauls.
• Performing engineering assessments, implementation of system changes and supporting engineering runs
• Develop an ongoing technical knowledge base to enhance equipment support troubleshooting and reduce downtime losses on equipment issues.
• Extensive experience of structured problem solving and troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Efficient work method with a focus on timelines & due dates
• Operations/Manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing/process engineering capacity with demonstrated expertise in continuous improvement and Machine performance efficiency.

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Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree in Engineering, science, or closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired up to 10+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience. A post-graduate education / degree is desired, and may contribute towards the desired years of experience.
• A career history marked by a consistent series of contributions and accomplishments. Proven track record of managing projects to completion, using extensive external resources.
• Demonstrated excellence in breadth and depth of knowledge within project management.
• Interacts well with diverse groups within engineering and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.
• Listens to and understands others’ points of view and articulates tactfully and respectfully one’s own perspective orally, in writing, and in presentations.
• Works well with other engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced goal-driven environment.
• Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences.
• A technical background in health care, medical devices, biological, pharmaceutical, or similar industries (preferred).
• Demonstrated competency with financial systems and in fiscal control. Project accounting experience.
• Formal Project Management training (preferred)

Additional Information

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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof thisposting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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