Associate Mechanical Engineer- Columbus Plant

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant location in the Abbott Nutrition Division. 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®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.

WORKING AT ABBOTT

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

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

Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays

Retiree Healthcare program

Robust 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 stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for planning and conducting small-sized assigned projects requiring conventional types of plans, investigations and / or equipment.

Participate and / or assist other engineers in project tasks by applying standard engineering theories, concepts and techniques.

Apply standard engineering principles and methodologies to interpret problems. create/modify designs. draw conclusions and recommend options for solutions.

Responsible for completing documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with business standards.

Participate on cross-functional teams to support organizational goals.

Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Understand and comply with applicable EHS policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System.

Works under the supervision of more experienced engineers who review results for overall accuracy, completeness and soundness of technical judgment

Recognizes risks versus the relative gains associated with actions

Understands a project's critical success factors and makes recommendations and decisions impacting those factors

Responsible to meet established objectives and goals; drives functional performance to ensure that cross-functional standards and expectations are met

May assist in the training of personnel as directed by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree (preferably in Engineering, science or a closely related discipline is desired) or equivalent technical experience and demonstrated competence required

Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships

Ability to work independently and in groups; ability to work cross-functionally

Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills: critical-thinking skills

Ability or aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software;

Ability to prioritize; - strong organizational and project management skills;

Ability or aptitude to provide solutions and contingency plans through the comprehensive review of alternatives

Ability to quickly gain knowledge, understanding or skills and is willing to learn

Engineers trained in one branch of the Engineering field may work in related branches of engineering provided demonstrated transferable skills.

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $50,000.00 – $100,000.00

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

JOB FAMILY:Engineering

DIVISION:ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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

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