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. **Primary Function:** + Uses advanced scientific knowledge, engineering knowledge, and ingenuity to ensure complex assignments related to validation and good engineering practices are executed in a timely manner. **Major Responsibilities:** + Participates in the validation planning and supports the execution of medium- to large-size projects, requiring custom, risk-managed execution plans, investigations, and/or troubleshooting and meets deadlines. + Leverages experience and knowledge from Subject Matter Experts to effectively conduct risk assessment and design of experiments for project activities. + Develops, executes, and reviews validation protocols and related documentation in accordance with company procedures and policies, including but not limited to FMEA, URS, IOQ, & PQ. + Represents the project team as the primary validation contact on contracts and projects. Interacts with both project team/stakeholders and external personnel on significant validation matters often requiring coordination between organizations. + Coordinates with technical support personnel to conduct experimental qualification runs and engineering studies. + Effectively communicates with and directs the efforts of others such as technicians and outside resources. + Complies with all regulations and standards for quality, Environmental, Health, Safety, and Energy (EHS&E) Global Policies, Abbott Engineering Standards, and other governance areas as applicable. + Any other duties as assigned by supervisor. **Requirements:** + Bachelor’s Degree in a Science or Engineering discipline. + Minimum 3-5 years of related engineering, validation and/or operational experience + Possesses a strong technical knowledge and application of commissioning and validation concepts, practices, and procedures. Exercises judgment and advises management as to the appropriate actions. + Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in a food, health care or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. + Interacts well with diverse groups within engineering and maintains strong working relationships 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. + Effective communication to manage internal / external stakeholders and change control process + Team player with initiative, drive, good communication skills and a strong command of written English. + Able to react efficiently to situation and work independently. 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. 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