Reliability Engineer

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

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.

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

Asset Care

PM (Preventative Maintenance) Programs

Spare parts management

Asset structure maintenance

Asset lifecycle planning (obsolescence and upgrades)

Asset Performance

Tracking and trending

Bad actor identification

RCA's and corrective action plans

Reliability improvement projects

Program ownership and oversight

Predictive Maintenance (Vibration Analysis, Infrared Thermography, Ultrasonic Leak Detection, Oil Analysis, etc.)

Maintenance and Rebuild Programs (Valve rebuilds, Safety Relief Valves, Gearmotors & Gearboxes, Vessel Inspections, Switchgear and MCC Maintenance, etc.)

Other

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.

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree (in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Reliability Engineering) or equivalent technical experience and demonstrated competence required

3–5+ years in reliability, maintenance, or quality engineering roles

Experience in manufacturing, med device, pharma, or similar regulated industries

Software proficiency in ReliaSoft, Weibull++, Minitab, CMMS, Excel, Python, and/or R

Analytical and Technical Skills:

Root Cause Analysis (5 Why's, Fishbone Diagram, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis)

Statistical Analysis (Reliability modeling, life data analysis, MTBF/MTTR calculations)

Predictive Maintenance Techniques (Vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing)

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 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CRE, CMRP, and/or Six Sigma certifications

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 $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.