Sr Project Engineer/Electrical Controls Engineer

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

WHAT WE OFFER

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

·  Fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority.
·  Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
·  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, Medical Benefits start day 1
·  Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
·  Vacation – 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
·  Company Paid Pension Plan
·  401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
·  Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
·  A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
·  A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
·  The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

·  This role focuses primarily on process of project development and implementations.
·  Support the development of capital program scope by working with commercial, research and development, quality, manufacturing, and engineering teams.
·  Responsible for developing several scope options to evaluate and choose the best business case for the organization by working with multiple area finance teams.
·  Utilize engineering knowledge to support equipment design by properly preparing requests for proposal documentation, updating equipment specifications, and having detailed equipment design conversations with equipment suppliers.
·  Ability to manage several projects at the same time with multiple timelines and maintain adherence to internal process timelines.
·  Provide electrical, controls system, software, and instrument support to all aspects of the operation.
·  Perform small projects and troubleshoot line control issues on shift with the maintenance team.
·  Experience in programming PLC Logic, HMI, VFD and Industrial Networks (Allen Bradley).
·  Experience in DeltaV process control, Fieldbus and Hart Communicator is a plus.
·  Experience in Vision/Inspection Systems such as Keyence, Cognex and Mettler Toledo Checkweigher.
·  Maintenance of process control systems within the designated area

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

·  Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
·  5+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience.
·  Approximately 2 years' experience in engineering/controls role or internship or advanced education to achieve level of skill.
·   Mechanical, chemical, and industrial engineering experience. Process piping and wastewater experience.

Preferred

·  A Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering degree is preferred.
·  Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering preferred.
·  PMP Certification

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, Military/Veteran Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is
$72,700.00 – $145,300.00

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

        

LOCATION:

United States > Casa Grande : Plant

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), 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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