Packaging Engineer II

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. Youll also have access to: · Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. · Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. · An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution · Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree. · A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the Structural Heart division. Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease. Purpose: This is an individual contributor role working under limited supervision. The Packaging Engineer applies subjectmatter expertise to develop, test, and improve packaging systems that ensure the safe distribution, sterile integrity, and presentation of medical device products. The role requires the ability to understand specific technical needs, regulatory requirements, and business priorities to apply engineering knowledge effectively. The engineer will support sustaining activitiesresponding to packagingrelated requests, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring ongoing compliancerather than new product development or R&D. This position may involve occasional, sometimes unplanned travel (approximately once per month for 23 days). What Youll Work On: Develop, procure, install, and test packaging systems and materials for medical device products. Establish packaging systems with optimal effectiveness, performance, and compliance. Develop and specify new and revised packaging components, materials, and configurations. Ensure sterile barrier integrity and that packaging maintains performance throughout product life and aging. Implement packagingrelated process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain thorough documentation and reports in accordance with regulatory and quality system requirements. Apply knowledge of industry regulations (e.g., FDA, ISO standards) related to packaging testing, validation, labeling, and documentation. Collaborate with crossfunctional teams and present packaging recommendations or updates to management. Support sustaining engineering activities (e.g., responding to requests, addressing product or packaging issues, firefighting when necessary). Use WindChill or similar document control systems (experience with WindChill is a plus). Required Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Engineering plus 23 years of experience in packaging engineering, preferably within the medical device industry. Strong understanding of sterile packaging requirements and sterile barrier integrity. Experience with highly regulated environments and quality systems Good report writing and documentation skills. Strong communication skills; comfortable presenting management. Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com 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. The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Engineering DIVISION: SH Structural Heart LOCATION: United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time 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. 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