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Principal Engineer

AbbVie


Job Location:

Tempe, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 September 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 7 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The focus of this Device role is to design/develop and commercialize semi-assembly and assembly automation solutions for syringe auto-injector wearable devices etc. Organization consists of subject matter experts which have comprehensive knowledge of the commercialization process. This includes process/ product development front end planning capacity scale-up capital projects definition and execution validation regulatory submissions and commercial manufacturing. This group has a broad-based understanding of all the relevant areas necessary to develop pharmaceutical products (drug device packaging and performance).

Responsibilities

  • A subject matter expert in Equipment and automation with emphasis on device assembly and packaging engineering
  • Provide subject matter expertise and hands-on work during equipment design FAT SAT and validation
  • Partners with operations and operations engineering site leadership equipment vendors and parts suppliers to plan and coordinate new technology installations Continuous Improvement upgrades and overhauls.
  • Performing engineering assessments implementation of system changes and supporting engineering runs
  • Develop an ongoing technical knowledge base to enhance equipment support troubleshooting and reduce downtime losses on equipment issues.
  • Extensive experience of structured problem solving and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills
  • Efficient work method with a focus on timelines & due dates
  • Operations/Manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing/process engineering capacity with demonstrated expertise in continuous improvement and Machine performance efficiency.

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Qualifications :

  • A Bachelors Degree in Engineering science or closely related discipline is desired or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence with a desired 10 years of significant engineering and/or operational experience. A post-graduate education / degree is desired and may contribute towards the desired years of experience.
  • A career history marked by a consistent series of contributions and accomplishments. Proven track record of managing projects to completion using extensive external resources.
  • Demonstrated excellence in breadth and depth of knowledge within project management.
  • 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.
  • A technical background in health care medical devices biological pharmaceutical or similar industries (preferred).
  • Demonstrated competency with financial systems and in fiscal control. Project accounting experience.
  • Formal Project Management training (preferred)

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 commission incentive 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 and until paid and may be modified at the Company

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 :

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Employment Type :

Full-time


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AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more

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