{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c54645e2caced3c606b956d5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c54645e2caced3c606b956d5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c54645e2caced3c606b956d5","title":"Associate Packaging Engineer","description":"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.\r\nAbbott Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands - including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, Glucerna - to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.\r\nWHAT WE OFFER\r\nAt Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:\r\n\r\n\r\nFast paced work environment where your safety is our priority\r\n\r\n\r\nProduction areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled\r\n\r\n\r\nTraining and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance\r\n\r\n\r\nFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan\r\n\r\n\r\nHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1\r\n\r\n\r\nVacation - 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays\r\n\r\n\r\nLearn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position is responsible for performing both primary and secondary packaging testing, as well as providing technical knowledge and leadership to identify and implement packaging programs (i.e. bottles, closures, adhesive labels, shrink sleeves, corrugated shippers, paper cartons, various printing technology) for Abbott Nutrition. Must be able to understand packaging test methods and developing test methods. May be able to design and execute new packaging materials and structures. Programs will range from development of new primary and secondary packaging testing concepts through optimization of existing packaging test methods for nutritional products. Effective ability to collaborate across divisional and regional boundaries is critical to be successful. This position functionally resides in the Global Packaging Operations group, reporting directly to the Packaging Technical Services Manager. The position will require the incumbent to travel domestically and internationally sometimes at short notice and for extended durations. This position involves cross functional collaboration with Packaging Operations, Labeling, Procurement, and Quality Assurance.\r\nWhat You'll Do:\r\n\r\n\r\nIdentification and development of new packaging structures from concept through commercialization.\r\n\r\n\r\nIdentify and develop new packaging test methods and execute validation protocols\r\n\r\n\r\nConduct packaging test method transfer and implement at Abbott Nutrition manufacturing sites\r\n\r\n\r\nIdentify and implement cost optimized opportunities with existing packaging.\r\n\r\n\r\nProvide technical expertise on a wide range of packaging issues.\r\n\r\n\r\nProvide detailed technical input & support to A&E organizations employed on major capital projects.\r\n\r\n\r\nProvide key engineering support in the construction, commissioning and start-up of new facilities and equipment.\r\n\r\n\r\nSupport the expansion group in the development of the project scope, design and cost estimates for global expansion programs.\r\n\r\n\r\nDeliver capital project cost estimates and timeliness that are accurate to ensure projects can be executed on time and on budget.\r\n\r\n\r\nWhere necessary manage capital & non-capital projects as required.\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat You'll Bring:\r\n\r\n\r\nMinimum of 1 years' experience in technical package engineering position or related field.\r\n\r\n\r\nBachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Engineering or related technical field\r\n\r\n\r\nThorough technical knowledge of a wide range of packaging materials, structures, and manufacturing processes.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience in packaging test equipment and packaging software programs (ie. AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Cape Pack)\r\n\r\n\r\nAbility to prioritize and manage multiple global projects.\r\n\r\n\r\nDemonstrated leadership skills.\r\n\r\n\r\nExcellent communication skills.\r\n\r\n\r\nAbility to effectively interface with broad global cross functional teams.\r\n\r\n\r\nDemonstrated ability to make decisions independently.\r\n\r\n\r\nEffective problem solving skills.\r\n\r\n\r\n20% travel, includes domestic and international travel.\r\n\r\n\r\nPrimary Function:\r\nPrimary Responsibilities:\r\na) Execute package testing for both primary and secondary packaging that support R&D and Operations.\r\nb) Issue test reports based on the data collected during the testing process.\r\nc) Support instrument qualification, test method development, and test method validation.\r\nd) Identify and develop new packaging structures from concept through commercialization.\r\ne) Develop and produce packaging mock-up samples for design review.\r\nf) Support and lead package function and distribution testing in the Packaging Lab.\r\ng) Implement project work for Abbott sites and third-party co-packaging manufacturers.\r\nh) Identify and implement cost-optimized opportunities with existing packaging.\r\ni) Provide technical expertise on packaging issues.\r\nj) Provide detailed technical input and support to organizations employed on major capital projects.\r\nk) Provide technical input to manufacturing sites on overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improvement solutions.\r\nSuccessful candidate must demonstrate the following technical and leadership skills:\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience in packaging test equipment and packaging software programs (i.e., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Cape Pack)\r\n\r\n\r\nThorough technical knowledge of a wide range of packaging materials, structures, and printed material manufacturing processes.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience in resolving supply chain challenges. ISTA certification is a bonus.\r\n\r\n\r\nAbility to prioritize and manage multiple projects.\r\n\r\n\r\nDemonstrated leadership skills.\r\n\r\n\r\nExcellent communication skills.\r\n\r\n\r\nAbility to effectively interface with broad global cross-functional teams.\r\n\r\n\r\nDemonstrated ability to make decisions independently.\r\n\r\n\r\nEffective critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\n\r\nTen percent travel.\r\n\r\n\r\nBachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Engineering, or related technical field and/or 1+ years packaging technical experience.\r\nThe base pay for this position is $50,700.00 - $101,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.\r\nAn Equal Opportunity Employer\r\nAbbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.\r\nWe provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.\r\nTo request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com","company":"Abbott","rawCompany":"abbott","city":"Columbus","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T00:45:40.491Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9111.00","title":"Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders","slug":"packaging-and-filling-machine-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"53-7064.00","title":"Packers and Packagers, Hand","slug":"packers-and-packagers-hand"},{"code":"19-1012.00","title":"Food Scientists and Technologists","slug":"food-scientists-and-technologists"}],"industries":[{"code":"561910","title":"Packaging and Labeling Services","slug":"packaging-and-labeling-services"},{"code":"333993","title":"Packaging Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"packaging-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"325412","title":"Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"pharmaceutical-preparation-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Associate Packaging Engineer","description":"Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. 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Must be able to understand packaging test methods and developing test methods. May be able to design and execute new packaging materials and structures. Programs will range from development of new primary and secondary packaging testing concepts through optimization of existing packaging test methods for nutritional products. Effective ability to collaborate across divisional and regional boundaries is critical to be successful. This position functionally resides in the Global Packaging Operations group, reporting directly to the Packaging Technical Services Manager. The position will require the incumbent to travel domestically and internationally sometimes at short notice and for extended durations. This position involves cross functional collaboration with Packaging Operations, Labeling, Procurement, and Quality Assurance.\r\nWhat You'll Do:\r\n\r\n\r\nIdentification and development of new packaging structures from concept through commercialization.\r\n\r\n\r\nIdentify and develop new packaging test methods and execute validation protocols\r\n\r\n\r\nConduct packaging test method transfer and implement at Abbott Nutrition manufacturing sites\r\n\r\n\r\nIdentify and implement cost optimized opportunities with existing packaging.\r\n\r\n\r\nProvide technical expertise on a wide range of packaging issues.\r\n\r\n\r\nProvide detailed technical input & support to A&E organizations employed on major capital projects.\r\n\r\n\r\nProvide key engineering support in the construction, commissioning and start-up of new facilities and equipment.\r\n\r\n\r\nSupport the expansion group in the development of the project scope, design and cost estimates for global expansion programs.\r\n\r\n\r\nDeliver capital project cost estimates and timeliness that are accurate to ensure projects can be executed on time and on budget.\r\n\r\n\r\nWhere necessary manage capital & non-capital projects as required.\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat You'll Bring:\r\n\r\n\r\nMinimum of 1 years' experience in technical package engineering position or related field.\r\n\r\n\r\nBachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Engineering or related technical field\r\n\r\n\r\nThorough technical knowledge of a wide range of packaging materials, structures, and manufacturing processes.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience in packaging test equipment and packaging software programs (ie. 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ISTA certification is a bonus.\r\n\r\n\r\nAbility to prioritize and manage multiple projects.\r\n\r\n\r\nDemonstrated leadership skills.\r\n\r\n\r\nExcellent communication skills.\r\n\r\n\r\nAbility to effectively interface with broad global cross-functional teams.\r\n\r\n\r\nDemonstrated ability to make decisions independently.\r\n\r\n\r\nEffective critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\n\r\nTen percent travel.\r\n\r\n\r\nBachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Engineering, or related technical field and/or 1+ years packaging technical experience.\r\nThe base pay for this position is $50,700.00 - $101,300.00. 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