Project 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: An engineering professional who, working with minimal supervision, applies project management knowledge, engineering knowledge and ingenuity to initiate and complete small to medium size projects. Utilize technology to lead and continuously develop a team of WC and Ariba experts. What Youll Work On Independently lead a project team to identify, scope, plan and execute small to medium sized projects. Establishes project objectives and criteria (budget, timeline etc.) for evaluating project results and activities of the project team. Monitors and controls project work to meet the performance objectives defined in the project plan. Identifies areas of risk and mitigates risks through early risk assessments and implementation of mitigation strategies. Identify, develop, and gather the necessary resources to complete the project. This may include developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts, and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors. Use established PM tools and techniques to stay within authorized budget limits and achieve the overall project and organizational objectives. Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project to leadership. Perform financial analysis to evaluate savings potential, track performance and decision making. Communicate project progress and escalate issues to management in a timely manner. Lead and manage engineering change specialists to ensure timely completion of Windchill CO and Ariba PO activities for SH BU. Utilize technology (PowerBi, AI, etc.) to drive continuous improvement, increase customer base, quantity and quality of CO / PO output. Have a servant leader mindset to grow the team and perform at the level of a centralized function Required Qualifications Bachelors degree mechanical, industrial, chemical, electrical, bio-medical or related (Engineering, science, or closely related discipline is desired) Minimum 5 years experience in: -Demonstrated competence in project management. -Problem solving, distress inventory reduction, material run-out, compliance projects, class 3 medical devices. -Leading teams through influence 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, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing 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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