Sr. Principal Engineer Serialization & Traceability

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

We currently looking for a Senior Principal Engineer Serialization & Traceability to join our Global department.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

Own and manage all serialization and traceability equipment and process activities for all EPD plants. Main SME for any serialization and traceability equipment and process related topics, including: problem/issue support, all SnT related projects, improvements, new implementations, solution design etc.

Also responsible for SnT equipment and processes strategy and vision, education and training and future proofing/lifecycle managing the SnT equipment and processes.

Lead cross-functional local and global teams to develop fit-for-purpose solution for plants that need new SnT implementations considering the regulatory and business environment as well as the state of the art in SnT technology.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• SME for all equipment and process related tasks and activities in EPD as well as SnT technology responsibility and ownership.

• Lead and guide plants through first contact with SnT, from the initiation through complete solution design, supplier selection, education, training, qualification, installation, hand over and go live.

• Lead and/or support local projects that impact existing SnT solutions (new lines, changed lines, replacement, upgrades/improvements, problem solving, capacity increases, technology upgrade, lifecycle management etc.)

• Educate, train and share knowledge between all SnT stakeholders in EPD and across Abbott divisions

• Propose SnT investment roadmap via LRP and budgeting processes, support plants and regions with cost estimations and project calculations

• Develop and maintain supplier capability overview and supplier/partner strategy and long-term roadmap

• Ensure SnT equipment and process roadmap considers fit-for-purpose for emerging market regions as well as state of the art technology advancements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Master of Science in f.e. Mechanical engineering, process engineering, automation engineering or related

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a technology lead role with global scope regarding equipment and process solutions

• Experience in testing, assessing and evaluating technologies, processes, machines and complete solutions (e.g. production or packaging lines)

• Serialization can be a difficult and disruptive topic, the role requires skills to lead a team through the difficult choices with SnT and influence peers and higher management/leadership to realistic solutions

• PMP certificate nice to have

• Lean six sigma certificate nice to have

How to apply?

If you are appealed by Abbott, looking for a job with meaning, and recognize yourself in the outlined profile, please make your interest known. You can apply via our website (https://www.jobs.abbott/) with your resume and letter of application. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments referring this job profile to Niels Dijkstra, recruitment.netherlands@abbott.com

The base pay for this position is

N/A

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

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

LOCATION:

Netherlands > Olst : OAD

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 20 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable