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. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and software, vessel closure devices and peripheral stents. Our location in Temecula, CA, currently has an opportunity for a Sr. Packaging Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for providing package engineering support in the creation, development and improvement for medical device packaging systems (invasive and non-invasive). **WHAT YOU’LL DO** + Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. + Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures + Research, develop, design, evaluate and document packaging systems, materials, incoming receiving, distribution systems and packaging line equipment. + Develop new concepts from initial design to market release. + Direct support personnel, coordinate, and report on project activities. + Write and submit intellectual property (patents, when applicable). + Investigate and evaluate existing technologies for potential improvement or use. + Review or coordinate vendor activities to support development and use. + Establish and cultivate an extensive network of support to facilitate completion of assignments. + Participate in the development of less experienced staff by setting an example, providing guidance and work direction, and offering counsel. + May lead a project team. + Participate in determining goals and objectives for projects. + Influence middle management on technical or business solutions. + Interact with vendors. + Plan and organize non-routine tasks with approval. + Initiate or maintain work schedule. + Establish work assignments priorities. **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING** **Required** Bachelor's degree plus 6+ years of related work experience with a strong understanding of specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. **Minimum Experience / Training Required** Wide application of technical principles, practices, and procedures. Strong understanding of business unit functions and cross group dependencies/relationships. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulation. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Has a sound knowledge of various technical alternatives and their impact. **Preferred** + Advanced degree + Medical device experience **WHAT WE OFFER** At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: + **A fast-paced work environment** where your safety is our priority (Include for Manufacturing roles only) + Production areas that are **clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled** (Include for Manufacturing roles only) + **Training and career development** , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance + **Financial security** through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans + **Health care and well-being programs** including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs + **Paid time off** + **401(k)** retirement savings with a generous company match + **The stability of a company** with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities **Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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 and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $72,700.00 – $145,300.00. 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