Development Process Engineer

Title: Development Process Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH

Duration: 12 Month

100% Onsite



Job Description:

Primary role:

• The primary function is to design and perform routine Design of Experiments for small scale process characterization and associated testing to support the Process Innovation Characterization Wet Facility objectives. This facility provides small scale wet batching, processing and test services to Supply Chain and Research and Development
• A person in this position must be able to work independently to carry out trials/experiments and to generate scientifically valid data.
• Collaborate closely with team site SPOC’s (single point of contact) and cross functional partners (PR&D Pilot Plant, Developers, Analytical, Site Tech Centers, Material Value Stream)
• Support product Root Cause Analysis activities
• Characterization of key functional ingredients
• Support Abbott Nutrition manufacturing sites in exploring opportunities to proactively optimize current bottles necks.
• Product & Process formats:
• Liquids and Powders
• Wet Batching, Aseptic Processing/filling, Evaporation, Drying, Dry Blending

Responsibilities include:

• Design, execute and report outcomes from very small-scale process, ingredient and full product characterization tests working with cross-functional technical partners
• Operate and clean small pilot scale equipment, UHT, fill hood, evaporator.
• Follow Abbott Laboratory Housekeeping and EH&S best practices
• Manage lab work reservation calendar, supporting multiple, often concurrent, projects and meet assigned deadlines.
• Establish and maintain facility Standard Operating Procedures as required.
• Establish and maintain characterization database for selected ingredients and products
• Ensure the necessary preventative maintenance schedule is in place and executed per plan, liaise with relevant contractors.
• Collate trial data and perform analysis, reaching technical conclusions, preparing and communicating recommendations.
• Be assigned as Process Innovation lead on selected projects
• Provide effective communication through verbal and written reports (using approved templates), timely weekly updates, and knowledge sharing.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Desired min 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Mechanical understanding to operate and troubleshoot pilot scale equipment.
• Background in / knowledge of functional ingredient manufacturing processes (e.g. proteins, emulsifiers) and food science is advantageous.
• Manufacturing Plant, Laboratory and/or R&D Pilot Plant / Scalability Experience an advantage.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to interface with cross functional technical teams.
• Disciplined and adaptable to work on a variety of projects.
• Interest in or knowledge of the impact of processing parameters on ingredients and finished product quality.
• Ability to effectively analyze and summarize data (using statistical methods)

Education Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering, B.S. qualification in Food Science/Food Chemistry also relevant.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.