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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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:\nJob Title\nValidation Engineer\nWorking at Abbott\nAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:\nProduction areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled \nTraining and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance \nFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan \nHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1 \n Vacation - 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays \nRetiree Healthcare program \n Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match \nTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. \nA 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. \nA stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities \nA company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. \nThe Opportunity\nThis position works out of our Sturgis, MI location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands - including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® - to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.\nFor over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.\nWhat You’ll Work On\nThe Validation Engineer is responsible for leading and maintaining a compliant site validation program that meets regulatory and corporate quality requirements, while supporting product transfers, process improvements, capital projects, and validation-related initiatives. This role serves as a key validation subject matter expert, providing guidance to internal stakeholders, managing validation documentation and workflows, and ensuring effective training, oversight, and continuous compliance across site operations.\nManage and maintain a site validation program that complies with regulatory, corporate, and quality requirements.\nEnsure validation procedures align with corporate policies and support ongoing site compliance.\nProvide validation support for product transfers, process improvements, cost-reduction initiatives, and capital projects.\nServe as a validation subject matter expert, offering guidance to internal stakeholders and project teams.\nReview and assess validation-related policy changes and evaluate site impacts.\nCoordinate and deliver validation training for employees, approvers, and Validation Review Board (VRB) members.\nOversee validation documentation, tracking, approvals, and electronic workflows through M-Files.\nMaintain validation master plans, matrices, periodic reviews, and remediation of validation gaps.\nLead validation personnel, facilitate Validation Review Board activities, and review/approve validation protocols.\nSupport internal and external audits and represent the site in validation communities of practice and cross-functional forums.\nYou’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelors of Science in Engineering (Chemical, Biomedical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred)\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with validation programs in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device, pharmaceutical, or related industry).\nKnowledge of validation lifecycle activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ, risk assessments, and change management.\nExperience with electronic document management systems (e.g., M-Files) and supporting regulatory audits and inspections.\nIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)\nApply Now\n* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.\nLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:www.abbottbenefits.com\nFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. 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