Principal Process Engineer - Columbus, OH

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. Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott. Our business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands - including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® - to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. 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 and incentives 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 Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: ( WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Principal Process Engineer , you will: Provide technical leadership on design, development, implementation, optimization, and validation of processing equipment Lead the technical execution of multiple concurrent medium- to large-size capital projects for Abbott nutrition plants in the North America region Work to develop provisional scope, design, manufacturability, cost, capital, risk and schedule considerations while collaborating with cross-functional teams Develop, modify, and evaluate Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, Mass/Energy balance sheets and other engineering and design documents with respect to accuracy, precision, and reliability Review equipment and instrument specifications, construction drawings, plant layout, plant 3D model, vendor proposals and provide feedback on needed changes Provide technical support to North America Abbott plants, including existing system issues as well as design improvements/new designs as part of continuous improvement, and act as a technical influencer to senior leadership and stakeholders for business initiatives 30% travel is expected as part of the role EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Preferably Chemical or Mechanical engineering) Must bring at least 1 year of process engineering experience in an FDA regulated manufacturing facility, preferably in bulk liquid processing, aseptic processing, CIP, evaporation, spray drying, dry blending, and powder handling unit operations in the food/pharma/nutrition industries. 8+ years' experience, applying engineering knowledge, problem solving, and ingenuity to complete assignments related to process/manufacturing systems. Demonstrated technical expertise, preferably with bulk liquid processing, aseptic processing, CIP, evaporation, spray drying, dry blending, and powder handling unit operations in the food/pharma/nutrition industries. Experience in managing engineering firms, suppliers, and contractors Experience in validated processes and systems in a FDA/USDA regulated facility Experience in project management including budget and scope management Systems troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis experience Strong communication skills including managing internal/external stakeholders at multiple levels Mentoring others and willing to share information and accept candid feedback and guidance. Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with , on /Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $95,000.00 - $190,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call or email

Created: 2024-10-19