Abbott

Mechanical Engineer II

Abbott$81K — $141K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3 years of design and testing experience in medical devices
  • Proficiency in Solidworks or other CAD software
  • Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) preferred
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills at various organizational levels
  • Willingness to travel, including internationally

Responsibilities

  • Design sub-assemblies to meet established requirements and specifications
  • Conduct empirical, numerical, and experimental analysis on designs
  • Develop test methods and models for evaluation
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with sub-assemblies
  • Collaborate with departments and vendors to procure prototype parts
  • Support pre-clinical and clinical testing processes
  • Participate in design reviews and physician visits, understanding clinical needs

Benefits

  • Health and wellness programs
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Involvement in cutting-edge medical technology projects
  • Support for Quality Management Systems (QMS) and regulatory compliance initiatives
  • Potential for flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Use multidisciplinary engineering knowledge to contribute to a team designing and developing innovative medical devices or components/subsystems in support of company's strategic plan.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design sub-assemblies to meet broad design goals, establish requirements and specification

• Use empirical, numerical and experimental analysis to analyze designs.

• Involved in test method and model development

• Identify and mitigate sub-assembly risks

• Support invention disclosures

• Work with internal departments and external vendors to obtain prototype parts and to understand their capabilities and limitations

• Support pre-clinical and clinical testing of devices

• Support design reviews and physician visits.

• Gain a detailed understanding of the developing clinical environment (i.e. current treatment methods, evolving clinical needs etc.).

• Gain a detailed understanding of the quality and regulatory requirements of SJM, FDA and ISO regulations, manage project within these requirements

• Gain a detailed understanding of overall schedule, manage time and task within schedule

• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Education Level

Major/Field of Study

or

Equivalent

Bachelors Degree (± 16 years)

Mechanical Engineering OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Experience/Background

Minimum 3 years

Experience designing and testing relevant medical devices preferred.  Experience with a wide variety of manufacturing processes and DFM preferred.

Solidworks or other CAD experience required. Analytical design, Design for Six Sigma, or similar tool set preferred.

Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast paced changing environment. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.  Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.  Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in a timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as an attention to detail.  Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred. 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. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.  Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Ability to travel including internationally.

     

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.

     

JOB FAMILY:Product Development

     

DIVISION:CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

        

LOCATION:United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:Standard

     

TRAVEL:Yes, 10 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Work in a clean room environment

     

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113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
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Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
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