Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Casa Grande, AZ at Abbott

Casa Grande, Arizona, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Healthcare, Medical Devices, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or Industrial Engineering)
5+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience
Post-graduate education/degree is desired

Responsibilities

Develop and implement reliability strategies for equipment and systems
Define critical assets and prioritize reliability efforts based on risk and impact
Investigate equipment failures and production issues
Make recommendations and implement them based on RCA findings
Review maintenance activities to reduce unplanned downtime
Update maintenance programs based on recent trends and investigations
Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and potential issues
Trend MTBF and MTTR metrics to identify bad actors
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve equipment design and operational procedures
Create documentation like CRs, FSIs, etc. to implement changes
Lead initiatives to reduce costs, improve uptime, and enhance safety
Work with Project Engineering and Division to introduce new pieces of equipment
Assess risks associated with equipment failure and develop mitigation plans
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
Work with Engineering techs to train maintenance on reliability best practices
Promote a culture of reliability across the organization

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Reliability EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisRCAEquipment MaintenanceFailure InvestigationContinuous ImprovementRisk AssessmentManufacturing EngineeringPowder Systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does Abbott offer?

Abbott provides free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan, an excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit for earning a bachelor’s degree.

Is this position remote or onsite?

This position works out of the Casa Grande, Arizona location.

What are the key responsibilities or skills for this role?

Key responsibilities include developing reliability strategies, investigating equipment failures, analyzing performance data, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leading initiatives to reduce costs and improve uptime.

What is the company culture like at Abbott?

Abbott emphasizes doing work that matters, personal growth, caring for yourself and family, being your true self, career development, and is recognized as a great place to work, one of the most admired companies, and best for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate will have expertise in reliability engineering, including RCA, MTBF/MTTR analysis, equipment failure investigation, cross-functional collaboration, and promoting reliability best practices in a manufacturing environment.

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters

1888Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.

Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.

Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.

Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.

Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.

Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.

Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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