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We have a Process Engineer opening at our Buffalo Grove, IL location.

As a Process Engineer professional you will apply scientific knowledge, engineering knowledge, mathematics, and ingenuity to complete assignments related to a specific technical field or discipline.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

• Plans and conducts small- to medium-size assigned projects within engineering specialty requiring conventional types of plans, investigations, and/or equipment.

• Reviews plans and monitors status of implementation for those assigned to project; makes judgments regarding quality of implementation within discipline; employs contingency plans to recover from schedule slippage and financial overruns when appropriate.

TECHNICAL/DESIGN:

• Anticipates future directions. Benchmarks internally and externally.

• Recognizes changes in the environment and present resources as indicators of future problems and opportunities; prepares for such eventualities, e.g. initiates plan to acquire new engineering skills required by changes in technology.

• Independently executes the design of products/processes/equipment/systems/facilities by applying standard engineering theories, concepts, and techniques within the discipline.

PROBLEM SOLVING/INNOVATION:

• Creates/modified designs for intermediate problems.

• Designs/modifies more complex components/processes; writes detailed design specifications, e.g. creates a new production flow diagram; modifies an existing design to improve a construction process. Improves methods/designs/processes.

• Recognizes and implements good ideas/innovations/costs reductions.

ORGANIZATIONAL INTERFACE:

• Mentors others by sharing technical expertise and providing feedback and guidance.

• Conveys information effectively through formal and informal documents with team members, designers, technicians, and other technical personnel, both internal and external to Abbott.

• Establishes networks. Buildings relationships. Initiates and cultivates open, honest relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors, and vendors by establishing rapport, developing an understanding of others' needs, promoting common goals, and following through on commitments, e.g. offers assistance; interacts effectively with stakeholders at appropriate levels of the organization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
 

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science or closely related discipline is desired. 

• Minimum 2 years significant engineering and/or operational experience. 

• Has demonstrated competency within a discipline. 

• Possesses a working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures. 

• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors. 

• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. 

• 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.  Has a technical background in health care, nutritional products, laboratory diagnostics,  medical devices, pharmaceutical, or similar industries (preferred).

WHAT WE OFFER
 

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your contribution is essential to success
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com
 

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
 

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