Principal Engineer

We’re a company that takes on the toughest health challenges. But we do more than treat diseases—we aim to make a remarkable impact on people’s lives. We are AbbVie, a highly focused research-driven biopharmaceutical company.

The mission of the Combination Product Development (CPD) group is to advance AbbVie’s pharmaceutical pipeline using novel drug delivery systems that enhance the adoption and utility of a therapy by improving the mode of delivery, the ease of use, and the safety of our products for our patients and stakeholders worldwide. Thru organic product development and strategic partnerships, we are committed to making remarkable possibilities a reality

* Develops design strategies to achieve reliability targets in complex systems. Conduct reliability simulations using advanced theoretical tools and collect/ generate data required to run these simulations. Designs and conducts prospective reliability testing in the early stage of development as well as Design Verification to support of combination product submissions. * Identifies, plans, and conducts medium- to large-size projects within engineering specialty requiring custom, risk-managed execution plans, investigations, and/or equipment. Manages multiple, often concurrent, projects and meets deadlines. * Independently executes, and/or directs others in the execution of: the design of products /processes /equipment /systems/facilities by applying novel engineering theories, concepts, and techniques within the disciplines. * Designs and leads complex experiments, often with multiple variables, gathers data, and performs detailed analysis. Assesses relevance. Communicates across functions and disciplines. * Conceptualizes complete solutions. Creates or coordinates the design solutions for novel or complex problems; integrates regulatory and operational needs; assesses cost benefit, e.g. identifies processes and develops flow charts, for a complex construction or manufacturing operation. * Applies systems engineering concepts to product development activities and establishes necessary process and documentation models needed to collaborate with development partners. * Prepares written communication. Conveys information effectively through formal and informal documents, e.g. develops proposals, project summaries, and design documentation; submits articles for internal or external publication. May move forward with action plans without seeking approval. Exhibits advanced ability to apply concepts of careful communication. * Builds relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors, and vendors by establishing rapport, developing an understanding of others' needs, promoting common goals, and following through on commitments, e.g. offers assistance; interacts effectively with stakeholders at appropriate levels of the organization. * Mitigates risk within functions through sound design, early risk assessments and implementation of fallback strategies. * Coaches junior engineers and shares know-how throughout the department.

* MS in Engineering laying a foundation for excelling in System Engineering and/or Reliability Engineering. * Significant experience in medical device product development and regulatory compliance with 21 CFR 820.30 Design Controls, ISO13485, and ISO14971. * Experience in reliability engineering both theoretically and experimentally. * Working knowledge of systems engineering tools and techniques. * Interacts well with diverse groups within engineering and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators. * 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 health care, nutritional products, laboratory diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceutical, or similar industries (preferred).