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

Our location in Abbott Park, IL currently has an opportunity for a Metrology Engineer. The Metrology Engineer will provide functional, technical, and compliance direction to Abbott sites worldwide as it pertains to measurement and calibration.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assure measurement traceability of Abbott products through reference standards and/or maintaining artifacts whose value can be ascertained through basic physical constants.
• Technically assess the validity and application of new and existing equipment and instruments against customer and process requirements.
• Develop technical specifications, calibration procedures for Measurement Standards, Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE) and systems used throughout plant, facility and laboratory operations.
• Analyze the company's needs for internal Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE) and Measurement Standards, suggests equipment purchases and perform cost and scheduling activities.
• Perform and manage processes associated with measurement standards and engineering.
• Develop and manage measurement assurance programs.
• Provide direct regulatory and technical engineering support for all global sites on matters associated with calibration and measurement.
• Conduct analysis of new measurement systems and test/calibration methods; manage administrative functions.
• Acts as a trusted advisor and Subject Matter Expert. Balances bottom line objectives with the long-term interest of customer.
• Ensure high-quality calibration services provided from third party providers through evaluation and documented assessment of supplier. Effectively manages services and suppliers.
• Perform quality engineering functions to lead and assist with accreditation activities.
• Lead and/or participate in Out of Tolerance / Out of Specification investigations, impact analysis and CAPA.
• Assists in the development, management and execution of validation protocols and projects.
• Mentors others by sharing knowledge and expertise and providing feedback and guidance. Assist technicians; train others to calibrate and troubleshoot equipment and processes.
• Participates on internal, cross-divisional teams to develop and align procedures and standards.
• Benchmarks with other divisions for continuous improvement.
• Develops key performance indicators and ways to increase customer satisfaction.
• Resolves problems and crisis situations requiring fast, astute decisions with rapid implementation by utilizing technical training and/or experience.
• Ensures safety, quality and effectiveness of assigned tasks and key project results through sound design and project management processes.
• Awareness and compliance with policies and regulations regarding quality, equipment/instrument service, maintenance and calibrations as put forth by the FDA and Corporate/Divisional Quality Assurance functions.
• Complies with all regulations and standards for quality, Environmental, Health, Safety, Abbott Engineering Standards, and other governance areas as applicable.
• Has full awareness of the potential consequences (defects and failure modes) of changes.
• Conceptualizes complete solutions. Creates or coordinates the solutions for complex problems; integrates regulatory and operational needs; performs cost / benefit analysis.
• Develops, monitors and controls project work to meet the performance objectives defined in project plans. Focuses on safety, quality, cost and milestone achievement to optimize resource utilization.
• Ensures the project design complies with all engineering/IT standards, QA requirements, project objectives and customer needs.
• Explores multiple alternatives. Seeks input from cross functional teams in resolving major project hurdles.
• Identifies areas of risk and mitigates risks through early risk assessments and implementation of fallback / mitigation strategies.
• Reviews change requests, manages and approves changes to the deliverables, organizational process assets, project documents, and projects.
• Establishes and builds relationships and good communication channels with customers; Documents agreements and commitments.
• Establishes networks. Contributes willingly and incorporates the ideas of others; shares resources, knowledge and accountability to benefit the objectives of the business.
• Initiates and cultivates open, honest relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors, suppliers and vendors by establishing rapport, developing an understanding of others’ needs, promoting common goals, and following through on commitments.
• Prepares written communication. Conveys information effectively through formal and informal documents and presentations with team members, designers, technicians, and other personnel, both internal and external to Abbott, using appropriate communication protocols. Exhibits advanced ability to apply concepts of careful communication.
• Performs tasks, such as writing Requests for Capital Expenditures (RCEs).
• Coordinates with corporate or divisional purchasing for procurement of equipment and / or services.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or closely related discipline, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with 8+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience.
• Four to eight or more years of experience with precision standards and measurement techniques, as well as a comprehensive knowledge of fundamental electrical, electronic, mechanical and physical principles.
• Proficiency in the development of measurement uncertainties, including identifying the scope and sources of uncertainty, testing mathematical models; documenting the analysis and performing statistical process control (SPC) where appropriate.
• Knowledge should consist of an overall awareness of and practice with measurement principles, measurement systems, metrology statistics, measurement assurance, and metrology software.

Preferred

• A post-graduate education / degree is desired and may contribute towards the desired years of experience.
• A technical background in health care, nutritional products, laboratory diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceutical, or similar industries (preferred).
• Demonstrated competency with financial systems and in fiscal control.
• In-depth knowledge of Computerized Maintenance/Calibration Management System, Maximo preferred.
• Interacts well with diverse groups within corporate engineering and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.
• Listens to and understands others’ points of view and articulates tactfully and respectfully one’s own perspective orally, in writing, and in presentations.
• Must be able to identify, analyze, and document processes associated with calibration. Examples are to determine measurement objectives, identify required resources (including personnel), process deficiencies, designate alternative process solutions, and recommend corrective actions.
• Must understand calibration including identifying procedures, special customer requirements, compensation for environmental conditions, analyzing data, and documenting calibration reports of measurement. A metrology engineer coordinates projects, establishes goals and determines costs, identifies required resources, assigns project task and monitors project progress. As a part of project management, they prepare documentation, including documents on calibration traceability, status reports, test plans and reports.
• Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences.
• Works well with others in a collaborative, fast-paced goal-driven environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A 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 plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities