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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

Our plant in Fairfield, California, currently has an opportunity for a Validation Engineer. This location is Abbott’s only manufacturing plant that makes its Zone Perfect and Glucerna nutrition bars, with 180 million bars produced annually. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family – a family of 210 that works together to help nourish the world.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• 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, incentives and retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• Vacation – 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays

• Company Paid Pension Plan

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Validation Engineer is responsible for creating and implementing the Abbott Division validation program for our Fairfield, California manufacturing plant, and will sit on-site at this plant.

• Create and maintain validation documentation for new and existing systems and processes subject to design control. Ensure that validation activities are implemented for systems and processes used to manufacture, control and store intermediates and finished products to requirements and standards as listed in the current Quality Systems Manual.

• Ensure that change control and validation activities are executed in a timely manner while following all Abbott Nutrition Policies and Standards

• Lead and support Design Qualification processes including: System Impact Assessments (SIA), Project Validation Plan (PVP), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and User Requirement Specifications (URS) for new installations or major changes

• Develop, execute and review validation protocols and related documentation in accordance with procedures and policies

• Support resolution of validation events and escalate concerns in a timely manner

• Comply to all policies and standards

• Any other requests as assigned by supervisor

PAY & SHIFT:

• This is a full-time, salaried position, with access to our company's benefits

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

• 2 years or more of work experience in Engineering, Quality, Validation or a related field in the food industry or industries with similar levels of regulatory oversight such as laboratory diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceutical, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong understanding of Design Control, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

• Familiarity with GAMP5 and FDA’s Computer Software Assurance initiatives

• Experienced in protocol writing and execution, closure of validation activities

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• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity and a Military/Veteran Friendly employer.

The salary for this role is between $71,300 – $142,700