The Role
The Operations PDP is a 3-year program for graduates, providing diverse experiences in Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain through multiple assignments.
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Program Highlights
- Operations PDP (OPDP) members begin their career at Abbott as a part of the 3-year Program designed to provide participants with a broad growth and development through breadth and depth of Operations experience.
- Upon completion of the program, they graduate out into their next full time post-program position and continue growing their career and contributing as an Abbott professional using the foundation of skills, experience and network developed during their time in the program.
Program Overview
- Over the course of 3 years, OPDP member will engage in three critical career experiences to accelerate learning.
- There will be 3 different assignments in different divisions or in different functional areas of Technical, Supervisory and Operations Excellence.
- There will be development & experience through rotation opportunities in Engineering, Supply Chain Planning/Material Management, Project Management, Plant Quality, Operation Excellence, etc.
Rotation Guidelines
- 3 assignments (12 months each) in different division and/or in different functional areas.
- No assignment is repeated; each is with a different Assignment Manager.
- OPDP member starting the program in July 2026 will complete a three-year program with the final year international rotation (overseas) ending in June 2029.
Requirement
- Bachelor’s Degree/Master’s in engineering or related disciplines (Only for graduates of 2024 to 2026 only)
- Interest in pursuing a career in Operations – Engineering, Supply Chain, Plant Quality, etc.
- Track record of outstanding academic performance and co-curricular activities.
- Has the capacity to apply skills and knowledge to address operational challenges and add value to the business.
- Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Possess strong interpersonal, leadership & communication skills.
- Eager to learn and has the flexibility and willingness to work on different projects.
- Operations related internship experience will be an advantage
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Engineering
DIVISION:CHR Corporate Human Resources
LOCATION:Malaysia > Penang : Plot 102, Lebuhraya Kampong Jawa Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone 11900
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable
Top Skills
Engineering
Operations
Plant Quality
Project Management
Supply Chain
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The Company
What We Do
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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.






