Associate Technical Operations Engineer
AbbVie
June 24, 2026
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
United States
$58,656 - $103,500 USD yearly
Operations
An engineering/analyst professional who applies engineering and/or scientific knowledge, mathematics, and ingenuity to complete basic assignments related to a specific technical field or discipline.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with applicable Quality and Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) regulations/standards, AbbVie Engineering Standards, and related governance; identify compliance risks; assist in development/revision of procedures and standards.
- Define project scope with stakeholders; convert goals to tasks; plan and manage multiple concurrent tasks to meet cost/quality/time expectations; participate in basic economic analysis and feasibility studies; help achieve project financial targets.
- Plan and conduct small-sized projects using conventional plans/investigations/equipment; execute and monitor work plan adherence; document status and report to management; coordinate with Quality Assurance/Validation/Engineering/technical support for qualification activities (e.g., EFU qualification/cleaning validation) and prototypes/experiments.
- Assist training for operation of facilities, processes, and equipment.
- Stay current on technical/competitive environment; support design of products/processes/equipment/systems/facilities using standard engineering/science techniques; investigate, test, gather data, perform preliminary analysis, and communicate recommendations/action plans.
- Interpret problems; create/modify design solutions; review layouts/standards; recommend improvements; implement innovations and cost reductions.
- Build relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors, and vendors; maintain communication and commitments.
- Communicate effectively via verbal/written/presentations; document agreements/commitments and keep customers informed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or closely related discipline (desired) or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence.
- Entry level (typically < 2 years experience).
- Ability to quickly learn AbbVie processes/policies/methods; strong human relations across disciplines.
- Works well with diverse teams and collaborators; listens and communicates respectfully in presentations/writing.
- Collaborative, fast-paced, goal-driven mindset.
- Interpersonal skills to negotiate/reconcile differences.
- Ability to recognize risks versus relative gains.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligible for short-term incentive programs.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with applicable Quality and Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) regulations/standards, AbbVie Engineering Standards, and related governance; identify compliance risks; assist in development/revision of procedures and standards.
- Define project scope with stakeholders; convert goals to tasks; plan and manage multiple concurrent tasks to meet cost/quality/time expectations; participate in basic economic analysis and feasibility studies; help achieve project financial targets.
- Plan and conduct small-sized projects using conventional plans/investigations/equipment; execute and monitor work plan adherence; document status and report to management; coordinate with Quality Assurance/Validation/Engineering/technical support for qualification activities (e.g., EFU qualification/cleaning validation) and prototypes/experiments.
- Assist training for operation of facilities, processes, and equipment.
- Stay current on technical/competitive environment; support design of products/processes/equipment/systems/facilities using standard engineering/science techniques; investigate, test, gather data, perform preliminary analysis, and communicate recommendations/action plans.
- Interpret problems; create/modify design solutions; review layouts/standards; recommend improvements; implement innovations and cost reductions.
- Build relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors, and vendors; maintain communication and commitments.
- Communicate effectively via verbal/written/presentations; document agreements/commitments and keep customers informed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or closely related discipline (desired) or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence.
- Entry level (typically < 2 years experience).
- Ability to quickly learn AbbVie processes/policies/methods; strong human relations across disciplines.
- Works well with diverse teams and collaborators; listens and communicates respectfully in presentations/writing.
- Collaborative, fast-paced, goal-driven mindset.
- Interpersonal skills to negotiate/reconcile differences.
- Ability to recognize risks versus relative gains.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligible for short-term incentive programs.