Associate Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; Liberty (SC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader; this position provides engineering support to device manufacturing operations, applying theoretical and analytic principles to improve processes and solve technical problems.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The role involves some travel (~5%), and the base pay ranges from $50,700 to $101,300 depending on location and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of design and manufacturing work experience related to medical devices.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate technologically complex devices.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to communicate at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering support for existing operations.
• May perform dimensioning and tolerance evaluations of components, drawings and tooling.
• May perform electrical analysis of failed components or devices for troubleshooting and corrective action purposes.
• Oversees device configuration control and modifies the configuration as required.
• Writes Engineering Test Reports (ETR’s), memos, Engineering Change Papers, creates travelers, and develops written operator procedures.
• Performs process validations on equipment and processes as required.
• Resolves and/or facilitates the resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence.
• Support all Company initiatives in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
• Complies with FDA regulations and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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’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 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

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.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides engineering support for existing operations
• May perform dimensioning and tolerance evaluations of components, drawings and tooling
• May perform electrical analysis of failed components or devices for troubleshooting and corrective action purposes
• Oversees device configuration control and modifies the configuration as required
• Writes Engineering Test Reports (ETR’s), memos, Engineering Change Papers, creates travelers, and develops written operator procedures
• Performs process validations on equipment and processes as required.
• Resolves and/or facilitates the resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence
• 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

• Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) in Electrical/mechanical engineering, material science, or related engineering field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Experience/Background

• Minimum 1 year - Relevant design and manufacturing work experience as related to medical devices.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate technologically complex devices.
• 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 approximately 5%, including internationally.

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.

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The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $101,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.