ProcessEngineer–InjectionMoldingandPackaging

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. ## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **The Opportunity** This position works out of our Des Plaines, IL location in **Abbott Molecular Diagnostics**. Abbott Molecular Diagnostics is a leader in molecular diagnostics and the analysis of DNA, RNA, and proteins at the molecular level. As the **Process Engineer – Injection Molding and Packaging** , you’ll be responsible for the completion of injection molding and packaging engineering projects, including the design and development of molding and packaging consumables, molding and packaging processes, labeling processes, documentation, tooling, and fixtures to enhance productivity and product quality. **What You’ll Work On** * Provide technical support for molding and packaging processes to ensure smooth production and drive continuous improvement. * Collaborate with suppliers to maintain a reliable supply of molded and packaged parts, performing capacity analysis for molds, presses, packaging machinery, and assembly automation. * Apply data-driven methodologies, including Design of Experiment (DOE) tools and Scientific/Decoupled Molding principles, to establish and enhance robust process windows for molding and packaging operations. * Partner with suppliers to ensure effective process validation, design for manufacturing, material selection, and process development for both molding and packaging components. * Drive Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and oversee mold and packaging equipment development to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. * Act as the project engineer for mold and packaging design reviews and development, ensuring technical feasibility and