Associate Packaging Engineer - Columbus, OH

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. JOB DESCRIPTION: Abbott Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure® and Glucerna®. to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: Fast paced work environment where your safety is our priority Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan. Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1 Vacation 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com What You'll Do: Responsible for developing, updating, and maintaining the packaging commodity technical drawings using AutoCAD as well as to provide technical knowledge and leadership to identify and implement secondary packaging programs (i.e. adhesive labels, shrink sleeves, corrugated shippers, paper cartons, various printing technology) for Abbott Nutrition. Apply advanced methods and techniques to design and execute new packaging materials and structures. Understand transit routes and recommend development of secondary packaging structures and pallet patterns that will meet supply chain distribution. Programs will range from development of new secondary packaging concepts through optimization of existing secondary packaging for nutritional products. Collaborate across divisional and regional boundaries is critical to be successful. This position functionally resides in the Global Packaging Operations group, reporting directly to the Packaging Technical Services Manager. Require the incumbent to travel locally sometimes at short notice and for extended durations. Cross functional collaboration with Packaging Operations, Labeling, and Quality Assurance. Develop, update, and maintain packaging commodity technical drawings using AutoCAD. Identify and develop new secondary packaging structures from concept through commercialization. Develop and produce secondary packaging mock-up samples for design review. Support and lead package function and distribution testing in the Packaging Lab. Implement project work for Abbott sites and third-party co-packaging manufacturers. Identify and implement cost-optimized opportunities with existing packaging. Provide technical expertise on distribution packaging issues. Provide detailed technical input and support to organizations employed on major capital projects. Provide technical input to manufacturing sites on overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improvement solutions for secondary packaging. What You'll Bring: Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Engineering, or related technical field and/or 1+ year packaging technical experience. Experience in packaging test equipment and packaging software programs (i.e., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Cape Pack) Thorough technical knowledge of a wide range of packaging materials, structures, and printed material manufacturing processes. Experience in resolving supply chain challenges. ISTA certification is a bonus. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. Demonstrated leadership skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively interface with broad global cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently. Effective critical thinking skills. 10% travel. The base pay for this position is $50,000.00 $100,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Engineering DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: United States > Columbus : RP03 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter