AbbVie · 15 hours ago
Associate Shift Technical Engineer (rotating shifts)
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expAbbVie is dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines to address serious health issues. The Associate Shift Technical Engineer will serve as a technical resource, applying engineering knowledge to support process troubleshooting and minimize production downtime during assigned shifts.
BiotechnologyFinancial ServicesHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalVenture Capital
Hiring Manager
Amy Levine PHR
Responsibilities
Responsible for compliance with applicable regulations and standards for Quality; Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) Global Policies; AbbVie Engineering Standards; and other governance areas as applicable. Identifies areas of risk with respect to compliance. Assists in development and revision of procedures and manufacturing directions
Assist with projects in manufacturing process areas to achieve process efficiencies such as increase in process yield, quality improvements, cycle time/throughput, and cost reduction initiatives. Within structure, plans own work, manages several, often concurrent, tasks to accomplish assigned tasks to meet or exceed expectations
Plans and conducts small-sized assigned projects (continuous improvement, cost reduction, capacity increase, etc.) that lead to process remediation and improvement requiring conventional types of plans, investigations, and/or equipment. Implements plans; initiates execution of own work plan; monitors executions for adherence to plan, e.g. documents work status and reports to management with appropriate frequency. Coordinates with technical support personnel to conduct prototype or experimental runs of products or processes
Responsible for providing technical support in the resolution of technical and automation issues and executing assigned tasks as required by the operational area. Assists in the training of personnel required for the operation of facilities, processes, and equipment. Establishes contacts with supervisor, project leaders and other professionals in group
Investigates, gathers data, performs preliminary analysis, report findings, and prepares and communicates recommendations and respective action plans for process issues
Gather and analyze process data using statistical process control methodology. Support development of action plan to increase process robustness, prevent product loss, and control quality impact. Applies standard engineering principles and methodologies to interpret, draw conclusions and recommend solutions for problems considering a broad range of factors. Improves methods/designs/processes. Recognizes and implements innovations and cost reductions
Builds 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
Conveys information effectively through verbal, written, and presentations to stakeholders and team members, both internal and external to AbbVie, using appropriate communication protocols. Identifies ways to increase customer (operator) satisfaction. Documents agreements and commitments and keeps direct customers informed throughout the project or initiative
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or closely related discipline is desired or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence
Entry level position, less than two years of experience is typical
Ability to quickly gain knowledge, understanding, or skill and willingly absorb and comprehend AbbVie processes, policies, and methods
Possess good human relation skills in both implementing and coordinating efforts involved across several disciplines
Interacts well with diverse groups within engineering and maintains strong working relationship 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
Ability to recognize risks versus the relative gains associated with actions
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Micah Bregman
Vice President, Global Strategy and Pipeline, Allergan Aesthetics
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