Facilities Engineer II
AbbVie
Summary
An engineering professional who applies scientific knowledge, engineering knowledge, mathematics, and ingenuity to complete assignments related to a specific technical field or discipline.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Execute facility engineering projects effectively by applying sound engineering principles, technical expertise, and industry best practices.
- Ensure compliance with applicable company policies, procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Drive the quality and effectiveness of major projects through robust design practices, proactive risk assessment, and well-defined contingency plans.
- Assess potential impacts associated with design changes, including defects and failure modes, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies to protect operational continuity, product quality, and business performance.
- Support and deliver high-impact engineering projects aligned with business objectives. Maintain accountability for project scope, schedule, cost controls, and financial performance while providing accurate, timely, and transparent project updates to stakeholders.
- Support facility and utility expansion, upgrade, and renovation projects throughout the project lifecycle, including scope development, planning, design, execution, turnover, and operational readiness.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance in facility and utility design, including HVAC systems, cleanroom classifications, and clean utilities. Ensure engineering solutions align with business needs, operational requirements, quality standards, and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) expectations.
- Prioritize and manage competing demands by translating customer and business needs into clearly defined project scopes. Incorporate emerging technologies, industry trends, and continuous improvement opportunities into engineering strategies and solutions.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation packages, support audit-readiness initiatives, and present clear, accurate, and well-organized information during regulatory inspections and audits.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field) + 2 years of relevant work experience OR Technical degree + 2 years of relevant work experience OR equivalent work experience in this discipline
- BS Engineering Degree in Biomedical, Chemical or Mechanical is highly desirable
- 1+ years of experience in Large Capital Projects and Facility Upgrades, specializing in Clean Utility and HVAC Design is highly desirable
- GMP experience in Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry highly desirable
- Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Maximo, Revit is desirable
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)
- Short-term incentive programs
Company overview
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and markets advanced therapies for some of the world's most complex and serious diseases. Founded in 2013 as a spin-off from Abbott Laboratories, AbbVie has established itself as a leader in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, and virology. The company's flagship product, Humira (adalimumab), was one of the world's top-selling drugs for treating autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease. AbbVie maintains a robust pipeline of innovative medicines and has expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Allergan in 2020. With research facilities across the United States and globally, AbbVie focuses on advancing science to improve patient outcomes while maintaining strong commercial operations worldwide. The company operates with a patient-centric approach and invests significantly in research and development to address unmet medical needs across multiple therapeutic areas.