Principal Engineer Automation

An engineering professional who working with little or no supervision applies advanced scientific knowledge engineering knowledge mathematics and ingenuity to complete complex assignments related to a specific technical field or discipline. A Principal Engineer has full knowledge of other related disciplines beyond their own area of expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Ensures quality and effectiveness of key results of major projects within function through sound design early risk assessments and implementation of fallback strategies. Has full awareness of the potential consequences (defects and failure modes) of design changes to established processes. Mitigates risk within functions through sound design early risk assessments and implementation of fallback strategies.
• Identifies plans and conducts medium- to large-size projects within engineering specialty requiring custom risk-managed execution plans investigations and/or equipment. Manages multiple often concurrent projects and meets deadlines.
• Maintains project controls and reporting for cost scope and schedule; develops execution strategy including procurement; balances multiple demands. Understands the business needs of the company and has a thorough knowledge of the customer and clinical needs when developing a project scope. Incorporates business foresight of emerging technological trends.
• Works with marketing product development and manufacturing to establish scope priorities and schedules on multiple projects. Independently performs economic analysis and feasibility studies related to complex and often multiple competing project alternatives. Responsible for achieving the projects financial targets in support of business objectives.
• Analyzes business forces (customers suppliers competitors technologies government regulations) in major markets to identify trends and recommend responses. Independently executes and/or directs others in the execution of: the design of products/processes/equipment/systems/facilities by applying novel engineering theories concepts and techniques within the disciplines. experiments often with multiple variables gathers data and performs detailed analysis. 
• Designs and leads complex experiments often with multiple variables gathers data and performs detailed analysis. Assesses relevance. Conceptualizes complete solutions. Creates or coordinates the design solutions for novel or complex problems; integrates regulatory and operational needs; assesses cost benefit. Explores multiple alternatives. Structures studies and integrate cross-disciplinary and cross-functional issues to arrive at optimal cause of action.
• Applies technology in innovative ways. Combines technologies to anticipate or address customer needs; shares solutions across sites; employs proven solutions to increase effectiveness of engineering methodology or manufacturing process. Mentors others by sharing technical expertise and providing feedback and guidance.
• Where appropriate provides tasks/project assignment opportunities for employee development and evaluates performance. Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects.
• Interacts with both senior management and external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Submits articles for internal or external publication. Acts as a trusted advisor. Balances bottom line objectives of a project with long-term interest of customer. Is identified as a Subject Matter Expert in the discipline. Participates in internal teams to develop and align procedures and standards. May influence validation strategy.

Qualifications :

• A Bachelors Degree in Engineering science or closely related discipline is desired or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence with a desired 8 years of significant engineering and/or operational experience. A post-graduate education/degree is desired and may contribute towards the desired years of experience. Has demonstrated competency within a discipline.
• Has a career history marked by a consistent series of technical contributions and accomplishments. Significant contribution to product or process development or improvement through creative application of technical effort will equally be recognized.
• Possesses a strong technical knowledge and application of concepts practices and procedures. Works on problems of complex scope where analysis of situations or data involves multiple competing factors. Exercises judgment and advises management as to the appropriate actions.
• Interacts well with diverse groups within engineering and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.
• Listens to and understands others points of view and articulates tactfully and respectfully ones own perspective orally in writing and in presentations.
• Works well with other engineers in a collaborative fast-paced goal-driven environment.
• Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences.
• Has a technical background in health care medical devices pharmaceutical biologics or similar industries (preferred).
• Has demonstrated competency with financial systems and in fiscal control.
• Travel - 20-30%

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of thisposting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic locationand we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commissionincentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless anduntil paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time