Sr. Equipment and Automation Engineer

Abbott; Alabama; On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Specialist professional in the Pharmaceutical/Biological Process area to lead complex projects at our Madison location. You will execute highly specialized process activities, model unit operations, and develop specifications for processing equipment.

The role requires at least 7 years of relevant experience and the ability to adapt established methods to create effective solutions within a regulated environment. Standard work shift and travel expectations apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in pharmaceutical/biological processes.
• Experience implementing and maintaining pharmaceutical/biological processes.
• Ability to adapt precedent and develop solutions for complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain pharmaceutical/biological processes as a senior resource.
• Calculate and organize data for complex process flow sheets and instrumentation considerations.
• Model processes and unit operations to optimize performance.
• Prepare specifications and operating instructions for processing equipment.
• Conduct tests to control temperature, density, pressure and viscosity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve engineering problems in operation.
• Ensure processes comply with regulations and support corrective actions.
• Lead investigation management when needed.

Skills

Pharmaceutical/Biological Process

Process modeling

Data interpretation

Education

Associates Degree

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:

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Specialist professional individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in the area of Pharmaceutical/Biological Process.

Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects.

Adapts precedent and may make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• As the Specialist in the Pharmaceutical/Biological Process Sub-Function, considered as highly experienced and knowledgeable resource within the organization in implementing and maintaining pharmaceutical/biological processes.
• Calculates and organizes all data for complex process flow sheets including instrumentation and control considerations.
• Models processes and units operations.
• Ensures proper sequence of operation and prepares specifications and operating instructions for processing equipment.
• Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over such variables as temperature, density, pressure and viscosity.
• Services, troubleshoots, and solves engineering problems with processes or equipment already in operation.
• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
• May be responsible for corrective and preventive actions and investigation management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Education Level

Major/Field of Study

or

Equivalent

Associates Degree (± 13 years)

Experience/Background

Experience

Experience Details

Minimum 7 years

Licenses and Certifications

Language Proficiency

Language

Proficiency

The base pay for this position is

$78,000.00 – $156,000.00

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

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

DIVISION:

ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION:

United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)

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

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