Principal Engineer

AbbVie · North Chicago, IL

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Principal Engineer position in R&D at a pharmaceutical company. The role involves applying advanced engineering expertise to complex technical projects with minimal supervision, managing multiple concurrent initiatives, and serving as a subject matter expert across disciplines.

What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related discipline; or equivalent technical experience
8+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience
Demonstrated competency within an engineering discipline
Strong technical knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in engineering
Experience with financial systems and fiscal control
Background in healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceutical, or biologics industries (preferred)

What you'll be doing

Lead identification, planning, and execution of medium to large-scale engineering projects with risk-managed strategies
Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining cost, scope, and schedule controls and reporting
Design and conduct complex experiments with multiple variables, analyzing data and assessing findings
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to support employee development
Serve as primary technical contact for contracts and external stakeholders on significant technical matters

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