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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At 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:
· Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
· Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
· An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution · Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
· A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
· A 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.
The Opportunity
Working under general supervision, is responsible for providing engineering support to device manufacturing operations.
Develops and implements efficient, cost-effective process improvements. Work requires the application of theoretical
principles and creative/analytical techniques typically acquired in a recognized four-year or more academic course of study.
Applies engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems. Exercises an appropriate
level of technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing and coordinating product development engineering
assignments. Performs engineering studies. Stays abreast of and communicates technical advancements to colleagues and
associates. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient and best practices to execute processes; continually
evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness.
What You’ll Work On
• Provides engineering services to existing operations. Develop new processes and perform the validations as required.
• Provides engineering services to the assembly of implantable devices
• Performs mechanical dimensioning and tolerance evaluations of components, drawings, and tooling through the use of computer-aided design (CAD; i.e. ProE) techniques
• Oversees device configuration control and modifies the configuration as required
• Writes Engineering Test Reports (ETR), memos, Engineering Change Papers, creates travelers and develops written operator procedures
• Resolves and/or facilitates the resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurance
• Validates equipment and processes as required
• 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.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, material science engineering or related engineering field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years Progressively more responsible design and experience.
- Broad technical knowledge; expertise in one or more relevant specialties.
- 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.
Apply Now
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. 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.
The base pay for this position is
$60,000.00 – $120,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Product Development
DIVISION:EP Electrophysiology
LOCATION:United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
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What We Do
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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
