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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Facilities Engineer

Building Services EngineeringPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeNorth Chicago, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence.
  • Five or more years of significant engineering and/or operational experience is desired; postgraduate education may contribute toward the desired years of experience.
  • Demonstrated competency within an engineering discipline.
  • Strong technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures, with judgment to determine appropriate action on complex problems involving multiple competing factors.
  • Ability to interact with diverse engineering groups and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.
  • Ability to communicate tactfully and respectfully orally, in writing, and in presentations, while listening to and understanding others' points of view.
  • Interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences.
  • Technical background in health care, medical devices, pharmaceutical, biologics, or similar industries is preferred.
  • Demonstrated competency with financial systems and fiscal control.

Responsibilities

  • Comply with applicable policies and procedures.
  • Independently plan and conduct small- to medium-size assigned engineering projects that require conventional plans, investigations, and/or equipment.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines; achieve project financial targets in support of business objectives.
  • Maintain project controls and reporting for cost, scope, and schedule, and develop execution strategies including procurement.
  • Produce unique and cost-effective results; establish alternate-use possibilities and incorporate flexibility; balance system costs with benefits; oversee design work of internal and external consultants; create or modify designs for intermediate problems.
  • Integrate financial and technical data; analyze complex interdisciplinary problems and their impacts, establish probabilities, and draw conclusions reflecting broad business needs.
  • Represent engineering on corporate task forces.
  • Identify customer or client needs and propose solutions; alter products or services to better meet recognized or unrecognized customer needs.
  • Monitor other engineers' improvement and may participate in evaluating assigned staff or project-team members and identifying development needs.
  • May supervise other engineers or technicians.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence.
  • Five or more years of significant engineering and/or operational experience; postgraduate education may contribute toward the desired years of experience.
  • A technical background in health care, medical devices, pharmaceutical, biologics, or similar industries.

About the Company

AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Chicago, IL
Founded
1888

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