Engineer, Manufacturing
Abbott
Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer will support cross-functional engineering activities within Operations under the guidance of senior engineers and functional leaders. This role will contribute to the design, development, transfer, and improvement of manufacturing processes and capabilities for reagent and collection kits, packaging components, and automation-related projects.
Job description
Essential Duties Include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Support technical projects and cross-functional initiatives with guidance from senior engineers, project managers, and functional leadership.
- Provide engineering support on assigned projects by gathering data, documenting findings, and helping coordinate technical activities with project teams.
- Assist with specification, procurement, implementation, and modification of engineering controls and manufacturing solutions to support process improvements, volume growth, and new product introduction.
- Help identify process efficiency, cost savings, and quality improvement opportunities and support execution of related project tasks.
- Support the design, development, testing, and documentation of reagent and collection kit components, packaging solutions, and related manufacturing processes.
- Assist with collecting, organizing, and summarizing project data to support cross-functional decision-making and stakeholder understanding of cost, schedule, quality, and risk trade-offs.
- Create, revise, and maintain documentation such as standard operating procedures, user requirements, design specifications, component specifications, commissioning protocols, test records, and engineering reports with appropriate review and approval.
- Participate in investigations and troubleshooting activities related to manufacturing processes, internal reviews, CAPA, audits, or complaints.
- Demonstrate strong documentation practices, attention to detail, and willingness to learn within a GMP-regulated environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Biomedical, Packaging, or related Engineering field.
- 0–3 years of relevant engineering experience, including internship, co-op, academic project, manufacturing, laboratory, quality, or regulated-industry experience.
- Basic understanding of engineering principles, problem-solving methods, data analysis, and project execution.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks, communicate progress, and balance priorities in a team-based environment.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student debt program
- Education benefit
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.