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. **Working at** **Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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. + Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO + An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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** **Opportunity** Our location in Waukegan, IL. currently has an opportunity for an IT Technical Specialist – SAP QM/MES Module configurator. This Quality Management (QM) configuration specialist will provide in-depth technical expertise and direction in the development and support of client area application systems/programming requirements and processes. For various size projects and system changes, they oversee and directly contribute to development and implementation of cost-effective solutions. **WHAT YOU’LL** **DO** For the assigned function of ERP/MES: + Partner with the functional groups to assess business needs utilizing structured interview processes to establish business priorities and document clear requirements. + Conduct investigation and collaborate with other technical subject matter experts to provide technical advice on adoption or integration of new technologies and corresponding business impact. + Develop alternative technical solutions; advise on options, risks, costs and benefits, and impact on other business processes and system priorities. + Serve as an SAP functional configuration expert to develop, test and implement significant new solutions. Configure applicable module(s) to design optimal solution. + Review, validate and enhance design, conduct performance monitoring and capacity planning; install, test and upgrade releases and associated products. + Evaluate SAP notes, new functionality, and upcoming releases for assigned modules. + Recommend operational improvements or devise new approaches to technical or process issues to meet business objectives. + Develop, motivate, and provide direction to technical team in a way that facilitates the creation of a team environment and enables team to fulfill the department's operation objectives. + Lead in the development of standards and procedures and publish/communicate findings via IOI’s, presentations, white papers, etc. + Comply with all applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL** **BRING** Required + Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business administration or another relevant discipline + 10+ years combined experience in Information Technology, Computer Science or Computer engineering in each of the following: + 10+ years’ experience in full life cycle of SAP (ECC) projects + 10+ years’ experience of Quality Management (QM) design, configuration, testing including: + SAP Quality Management (QM) experience in facilitating resolution of cross-team (Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales) integrated topics. + Provide technical expertise and support in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to SAP QM + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of SAP QM in ERP and integration with MES systems. + Develop and conduct training programs for end users on SAP QM functionality. + Worked on Discrete and process related industries. + Should have worked on Quality Planning, Quality Inspection, Quality Notification, Quality Control, Quality Certificates, Quality Reports & Batch Management Processes. + Have knowledge on SAP QM process in procurement, Manufacturing & sales. + Involved in preparation of functional specifications for RICEFW Objects and carrying out integration and regression testing. + Experience and knowledge in integration of SAP with non-SAP systems, including internally developed and off-the-shelf software (e.g LIMS, Trackwise). **Preferred** + S/4 HANA implementation experience strongly preferred. + Experience managing individual assignments within large SAP EC implementations strongly preferred. + Knowledge of Inventory and Warehouse Management Quality Process for both Finished Goods and Raw materials. + Knowledge of Quality Process in both ERP & MES is a plus. + SAP QM certification is a plus. Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) * Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $109,300.00 – $218,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com