Abbott

Mechanical Engineering Manager

Abbott • $99K — $198K *
Madison, WI 53711In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in a regulated environment.
  • Experience leading engineering projects or teams.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical design tools and product development processes.
  • Currently authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical engineering activities for development projects ensuring technical alignment with company objectives.
  • Manage project plans, priorities, and resources to ensure timely delivery of engineering tasks.
  • Provide technical oversight and solution strategies for complex engineering issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and address technical challenges.
  • Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and documentation standards in engineering operations.
  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices to enhance innovation and efficiency.
  • Support the company's Quality Management System and uphold its mission and values.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Engagement in impactful projects within the healthcare field.
  • Supportive of continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Flexibility including the ability to work remotely when necessary.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Overview
The Manager, Mechanical Engineering will lead a team in the successful design, development, documentation, and delivery of hardware and instrumentation projects. This role will work with cross-functional teams and various business stakeholders to devise solutions to urgent business challenges. This role will communicate with project managers and leaders at all levels of our business. This individual will be responsible for continued successful support of Mechanical/Hardware Engineering and their mission to deliver critical development at Abbott Cancer Diagnostics in a wide range of areas of the business.

Essential Duties
Include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Leads mechanical engineering activities for development projects and ensures technical execution aligns with product, quality, and business objectives.
  • Manages project plans, priorities, and resource coordination to support timely delivery of design, development, documentation, and implementation work.
  • Provides technical oversight for mechanical engineering designs, design reviews, and resolution of complex hardware or instrumentation issues.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional partners and stakeholders to define requirements, address technical challenges, and support integrated product development efforts.
  • Ensures engineering work complies with applicable quality, regulatory, and documentation requirements within a regulated environment.
  • Drives continuous improvement in engineering methods, design practices, and team effectiveness to support innovation, efficiency, and reliable execution.
  • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
  • Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
  • Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
  • Ability and means to travel between Exact Sciences locations.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or field as outlined in the essential duties.
  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, including experience in mechanical or hardware engineering within a biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated environment.
  • Experience leading engineering projects or teams, with working knowledge of mechanical design tools, product development processes, and cross-functional development in a regulated setting.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full or part-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.


The base pay for this position is
$99,300.00 - $198,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Engineering

DIVISION:
ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION:
United States > Madison : 5505 Endeavor Ln

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis

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Learn more about Abbott
Size
113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
NASDAQ
ABT
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