Associate Engineer (Product Engineering) - Point of Care (Ottawa)

Abbott; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Ottawa is seeking an Engineer, Associate in the Product Engineering group to support the Point of Care division. You will focus on product yield and improvements, plan small projects, and collaborate with engineers and scientists to apply accepted methods and document results.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, data interpretation, and adherence to quality systems, with opportunities to develop professionally in an international healthcare technology company.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate University Degree in Engineering or Science with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Co-op and/or internship experience in a related field an asset.
• Successful record of challenging Engineering/Science and related coursework.
• Strong business/technical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership skills demonstrated through extracurricular activities.
• Self-directed and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must present a professional, positive image that reflects well on the company.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and document conclusions.
• Analytical skills, creativity and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to determine required analysis to make practical, objective decisions about the best solutions to problems.
• Coordinating and planning skills, leadership and team skills, ability to convert strategy into results.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; able to deal effectively with people on all organizational levels and work in a team environment across departments.
• Experience with SAS JMP, Minitab, PowerBI, six sigma an asset.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting small-sized projects with conventional plans, investigations and/or equipment.
• Assist other engineers/scientists in project tasks.
• Apply engineering and scientific principles to interpret problems.
• Create/modify designs, draw conclusions and recommend options for solutions.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner per business standards.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support organizational goals.
• Comply with Environmental Health and Safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Implement and maintain effectiveness of Quality System.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Skills

Project planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Data interpretation

Documentation

Communication skills

Leadership

Multi-priority management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Science

GPA 3.0+

Co-op/internship experience

Tools

SAS JMP

Minitab

PowerBI

Six Sigma

Job description

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to :

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• A 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.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position is based at our Ottawa office within the Point of Care Division. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key health and therapeutic areas, including Chemistry, Electrolytes, Hematology, Blood Gases, Coagulation, Endocrinology, Cardiac Markers, Neurology, and Informatics. As an Engineer, Associate in the Product Engineering group your main responsibilities will include focusing on product yield and product related improvements.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for planning and conducting small-sized assigned projects requiring conventional types of plans, investigations and/or equipment.
• Participate and/or assist other engineers/scientists in project tasks by applying standard engineering theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Apply standard engineering and scientific principles and methodologies to interpret problems.
• Create/modify designs, draw conclusions and recommend options for solutions.
• Responsible for completing documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with business standards.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support organizational goals.
• Understand and comply with applicable Environmental Health and Safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining effectiveness of Quality System.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Less than one year experience in an engineering role.
• Undergraduate University Degree in Engineering or Science with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Co-op and/or internship experience in a related field an asset.
• Successful record of challenging Engineering/Science and related coursework.
• Strong business/technical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership skills demonstrated through extracurricular activities.
• Self-directed and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must present a professional, positive image that reflects well on the company.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and document conclusions.
• Analytical skills, creativity and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to determine required analysis to make practical, objective decisions about the best solutions to problems.
• Coordinating and planning skills, leadership and team skills, ability to convert strategy into results.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; able to deal effectively with people on all organizational levels and work in a team environment across departments.
• Experience with SAS JMP, Minitab, PowerBI, six sigma an asset.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $59,250.00 to $86,900.00 CAD. The salary range provided applies to Canada only and does not apply to any other locations outside of Canada.

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.

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