Sr. Principal Engineer, Process; hybrid
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Quality Engineering
About Abb Vie
Abb Vie'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 Abb Vie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and You Tube.
Job DescriptionThe job leads technical work streams and contributes to program outcomes by developing actionable methods and analyses, collaborating with cross‑functional partners to integrate technical solutions throughout the lifecycle, and advising on complex technical decisions and risks.
- Designs site-level processes and improvements by defining operating ranges, critical parameters, and acceptance criteria that support efficient, high-quality production.
- Leads process improvement and optimization work streams, defining the technical approach, coordinating trial execution with production, and documenting results.
- Conducts process validation and troubleshooting for manufacturing processes manufacturing processes by analyzing performance data, investigating deviations, and drafting corrective actions and supporting documentation for review and approval.
- Establishes technical standards for process documentation and change execution, ensuring methods,assumptions, and evidence are complete.
- Guides engineers through technical decisions by running working sessions, documenting decision logic,and tracking actions to closure.
- Delivers high‑quality technical outputs for complex projects and programs; defines and validates methods,documents results and key assumptions, ensures adherence to applicable standards and controls, and communicates technical progress, impacts and recommended mitigations to project leads and stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) is required to provide technical expertise.
- 8+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry formulation.
- Knowledge of Engineering standards.
- Demonstrated leadership and team building skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Proven track record of managing projects through to completion.
- Excellent communication skills with layers of management.
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Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.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 toparticipatein our long-term incentive programs.
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Abb Vie 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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