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:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity
Our molecular division delivers best-in-class innovative testing solutions for people around the world, providing answers to life’s critical health decisions. We help people live full and healthy lives through our accessible, molecular-based solutions.

Position: Principal Facilities Engineer
Location: AMD-Molecular Business Unit, Des Plaines, Illinois

Role Overview:
The Principal Facilities Engineer is responsible for ensuring we are able to provide a productive work environment for manufacturing operations, laboratory testing, warehousing, offices, common areas and associated facility infrastructure for multiple business units at a complex campus.

What You’ll Work On:

• Direct engineering design and review for building systems: HVAC Fire Protection, Plumbing, Electrical, Process Water, Space Management, Architectural Design
• Coordinate capital project execution: planning, budget, schedule, quality of workmanship, communication, and compliance with all local, state, Abbott and federal code requirements.
• Lead diverse team of senior engineers and planners to execute strategic commitments. Manage recruitment, training, development, and performance evaluations.
• Represent Abbott in regulatory audits with specific responsibility as subject matter expert for Environmental Monitoring, Deionized Water, and technical expert for Facilities systems.
• Manage update to Long-Range Space Plan, Capital LRP and Business Continuity plans for the Dallas campus.
• Establish/maintain professional relationships with key Abbott customers, corporate engineering liaisons, suppliers, construction contractors, engineering firms, and support functions.
• Manage resource loading and workflow for engineering team including routine work orders as well as complex capital projects.
• Coordinate closely with other Facilities functions including EHS, OHS, Maintenance, Building Services, Security and senior management to provide a productive work environment.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 8 years of plant engineering experience.
• 2 years of Supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work across functions and organizations in a global environment.
• Excellent communication skills with all levels and functions; capable of presenting complex financial information in easy-to-understand formats and terms.
• Operate independently and adaptable to changing requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities.

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

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, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $97,300.00 – $194,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.