Reliability Engineer

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:

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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:

• 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 plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Retiree Healthcare program
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Asset Care

• PM (Preventative Maintenance) Programs
• Spare parts management
• Asset structure maintenance
• Asset lifecycle planning (obsolescence and upgrades)

Asset Performance

• Tracking and trending
• Bad actor identification
• RCAs and corrective action plans
• Reliability improvement projects

Program ownership and oversight

• Predictive Maintenance (Vibration Analysis, Infrared Thermography, Ultrasonic Leak Detection, Oil Analysis, etc.)
• Maintenance and Rebuild Programs (Valve rebuilds, Safety Relief Valves, Gearmotors & Gearboxes, Vessel Inspections, Switchgear and MCC Maintenance, etc.)

Other

• Responsible for planning and conducting small-sized assigned projects requiring conventional types of plans, investigations and / or equipment.
• Participate and / or assist other engineers in project tasks by applying standard engineering theories, concepts and techniques.
• Apply standard engineering principles and methodologies to interpret problems. Create/modify designs. draw conclusions and recommend options for solutions.
• Responsible for completing documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with business standards.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to support organizational goals.
• Understand and comply with applicable EHS policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Works under the supervision of more experienced engineers who review results for overall accuracy, completeness and soundness of technical judgment

• Recognizes risks versus the relative gains associated with actions

• Understands a project's critical success factors and makes recommendations and decisions impacting those factors

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Reliability Engineering) or equivalent technical experience and demonstrated competence required
• 35+ years in reliability, maintenance, or quality engineering roles
• Experience in manufacturing, med device, pharma, or similar regulated industries
• Software proficiency in ReliaSoft, Weibull++, Minitab, CMMS, Excel, Python, and/or R
• Analytical and Technical Skills:
  • Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis)
  • Statistical Analysis (Reliability modeling, life data analysis, MTBF/MTTR calculations)
  • Predictive Maintenance Techniques (Vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing)

• Ability to work independently and in groups; ability to work cross-functionally
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills: critical-thinking skills
• Ability or aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software
• Ability or aptitude to provide solutions and contingency plans through the comprehensive review of alternatives
• Ability to quickly gain knowledge, understanding or skills and is willing to learn

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CRE, CMRP, and/or Six Sigma certifications

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

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 and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$60,000.00 $120,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Engineering DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant 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)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: