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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. **Working at Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. + Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO + An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. + A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. + A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. **The Opportunity** This position works out of our Pleasanton, CA location in the Heart Failure Division. In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. The main responsibility of the MES Engineer II Manufacturing is to support the use of the MES system in the manufacturing environment. This position oversees manufacturing engineering related tasks and projects in and working with the assigned site resources to carry out tasks and ensures that they are delivered on time. This person will be trained on and then will be responsible for having an in-depth understanding of MES in the manufacturing engineering space, as well as overall MES processes. This role includes change management, troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities, ensuring the site delivers safe and effective products that meet customer needs whilst maintaining compliance. The MES Engineer II Manufacturing will provide subject matter expertise to the operations team for day-to-day production and project work to ensure that output targets are met in line with the production plan. **What You’ll Work On** + Provide SME knowledge to the operations team with respect to the MES system + Lead and execute New MES integrations, collaborating with site resources andcrossfunctionalteams to support successful project outcomes + Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT and Quality functions to ensure efficient and effective MES site support during operational hours + Work with the operations teams to deliver on department goals, schedules, and timetables for activities. + Ensuring conformance with all relevant Policies and Procedures. Contributing to the creation of Work Instructions and Procedures tomaintaincompliance. + Coach andmentorthe operations team on the use of the MES system, upskilling operations staff on the basics of troubleshooting.Provide onboarding and training support to new Manufacturing Engineering team members involved in MES activities. + Coordinate regularly with the Abbott global MES team, provide updates,alignon system changes, and supporting large-scale configuration initiatives + Support global enhancement initiatives, including requirements gathering, impact assessments, prioritization discussions, and user acceptance testing (UAT) + Report progress, risks, and issues in a clear andtimelymanner, escalating concerns as needed tomaintainproject momentum + Troubleshoot and develop resolutions for unexpected IDOC and related system interface errors, working with IT and system owners when necessary + Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and performing otherduties asassigned by management. **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial, chemical,Biomedicalor related Engineering area or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. + Minimum of three years of experience + Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment + Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. + Strong verbal and written communications withabilityto effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization + Ability toleverageand/or engage othersto accomplishprojects. Multitasks,prioritizesand meets deadlines intimelymanner. + Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail + Ability to travel approximately15%, including internationally **Preferred Qualifications** + Previousmedical deviceand MESexperience preferred + Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $81,500.00 – $141,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com