Process Engineer III

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Branchburg, NJ, USA
Hybrid
79K-141K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Provides technical support for pharmaceutical manufacturing process engineering projects from concept through closure. Leads process and cleaning validation, equipment qualification, root-cause investigations, production troubleshooting, engineering studies, change controls, supplier changes, and new product integration. Designs and qualifies manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and processes while ensuring GMP and company-standard compliance. Collaborates cross-functionally and may supervise engineers or technicians.
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About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The primary job function of this position is to provide technical support to cross-functional teams working with little or no supervision, apply project management knowledge, engineering and product/process knowledge, and ingenuity to complete projects from concept through project closure within or across disciplines.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead process engineering activities in product line, including Process Validation, Cleaning Validation, Equipment Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), investigations to address root cause. 
  • Support and monitor Production as required to troubleshoot material, process and equipment problems including product loss and inefficiencies. Utilize technical abilities and experience, including the use of structured analytical techniques and technical tools such as data acquisition (manual and computerized), data analysis – especially including process capability analysis, SPC and other statistical tools.
  •  Provide technical evaluations and support for Engineering Change Orders and Supplier Changes including updates to specifications, drawings and procedures and required operator training.
  • Design and develop equipment and processes for use in the manufacturing of products. This may include in-house design, or the use of products or components as purchased from vendors.  Design, build and qualify fixtures, machines, or equipment to facilitate manufacturing capability of products.
  • Support integration of new products into the manufacturing operation. Provide input to Development and Operations on materials, processing, the manufacture, and cost aspects of new products.
  • Assist in the validation of new and revised manufacturing processes and equipment, ensuring compliance with all applicable company standards, procedures, and all other applicable specifications.
  • Design and execute engineering studies to test hypothesis related to project outcomes.
  • Applies scientific and technical knowledge to projects and responsible for timely project execution. May supervise other engineers or technicians. 

Qualifications

•Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Science, or closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired 5+ 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.
•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.  Demonstrates judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
•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 one's 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 medical devices, pharmaceutical, biologics, or similar industries 
•Has demonstrated competency with financial systems and in fiscal control.
 

Preferred:

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Science, or closely related discipline is Highly Desired
  • 5+ years' experience of Process Engineering within operations in a GMP regulated environment, in Cleaning Validation and Equipment Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) are Highly Desired.

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 this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors  including  geographic location, and 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 short-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 Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be  modified at the Company’s 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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent technical experience with demonstrated competence
  • Demonstrated competency within an engineering discipline
  • Strong technical knowledge and application of engineering concepts, practices, and procedures
  • Ability to analyze complex problems involving multiple competing factors and determine appropriate action
  • Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
  • Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment
  • Interpersonal and negotiation skills to reconcile differences
  • Technical background in medical devices, pharmaceutical, biologics, or similar industries
  • Competency with financial systems and fiscal control
  • 5+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience
  • 5+ years of process engineering experience in operations within a GMP-regulated environment
  • Experience with cleaning validation and equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)
  • Postgraduate education or degree

AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.

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The Company
HQ: North Chicago, IL
56,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

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, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.

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