Project Engineer

AbbVie

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Work type: On-site
Location: North Chicago, IL
Posted: 5 days ago
Closes: Jun 22, 2126
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $165k

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About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

AbbVie currently has 36 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $109,500–$208,500 across 5 roles with salary data.

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As a Project Engineer at AbbVie in North Chicago, you will lead complex engineering projects from conception to closure with minimal supervision. You’ll manage multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while driving innovation through sound design and risk mitigation strategies. Your daily tasks include developing project charters, coordinating cross-functional teams, and implementing best practices in project management tools such as FEP and Cash Flow Projections. With a strong background in mechanical or process engineering, you will leverage your expertise to conceptualize complete solutions for complex problems, integrating regulatory needs with operational requirements. Ideal candidates possess 8+ years of experience in project management and engineering within the healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or biologics industries, along with proficiency in financial systems and fiscal control.

Skills

Project Management Engineering Standards Cost/Benefit Analysis Mentorship Technical Writing Financial Systems Healthcare Industry Knowledge Lab Science Experience Pharmaceuticals Biologics Mechanical Engineering Process Engineering Problem Solving Risk Assessment Change Management Scope Control Schedule Control Fiscal Control Cross-Functional Collaboration

What you'll do

Develops project charters and initial requirements to meet stakeholder needs.
Manages multiple concurrent projects using PM tools to stay within budget and timeline.
Directs the execution phase by performing work defined in the project plan.
Mitigates risks through sound design, early risk assessments, and fallback strategies.
Closes projects by finalizing activities across all Project Management Process Groups.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Process preferred) or related field with 8+ years of project management and engineering experience.
Strong technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures for complex problem-solving.
Experience in laboratory life sciences, healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics, or similar industries.
Demonstrated competency with financial systems and fiscal control.
Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with diverse groups of architects and engineers.
Formal Project Management training preferred but not required.

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