Engineer - Degreed I

Abbott; Illinois; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Critical Illness coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Engineer - Degreed I for NYC/Kansas with a 12-month duration. The role involves installing and upgrading medical systems, performing preventive maintenance, and maintaining service records.

Travel will be required, with the Field Service Manager providing a weekly schedule, and adherence to QMS/EMS and FDA regulations. The candidate should have an Associates or technical degree (Biomedical Engineering preferred), strong troubleshooting, and the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Associates or technical degree required (or relevant experience).
• Bachelors degree in Biomedical Engineering is preferred.
• Exceptional troubleshooting ability.
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds.
• Mechanical assembly and use of tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform system installation, upgrades, and preventive maintenance on medical systems.
• Provide complete service records for Quality Management submission.
• Manage travel and communications per weekly schedule by Field Service Manager.
• Submit accurate business expense reports according to company policy.
• Support QMS/EMS requirements and other regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Cross-group collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking and prioritization

Independent worker

Education

Associates or technical degree

Biomedical Engineering degree preferred

Job description

Title: Engineer - Degreed I

Location: New York City / Kansas

Duration: 12 Months

Remote

Job Duties:

• Primary responsibility is to perform proper system installation, conduct system hardware and/or software upgrades, handle service repair calls, and complete regularly scheduled preventive maintenance service on medical systems.


• Provide complete and accurate service records for submittal to Quality Management System.


• Efficiently manage work related travel and relevant communication based on weekly schedule set forth by Field Service Manager.


• Provide accurate and regular business expense reports, adhering to Company policy


• 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.


• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates or technical degree required (or relevant experience)


• Bachelors degree in Biomedical Engineering is preferred.


• Exceptional troubleshooting ability


• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds


• Mechanical assembly, able to work with tools


• Previous experience in a medical device company preferred


• Strong organizational and follow-up skills


• Ability to interface with multiple groups in the organization to resolve service issues.


• Overall positive and optimistic attitude.


• Technical writing skills are a plus


• Works well independently


• 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.


• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.


• Ability to work OT as needed.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans


• Dental Plan


• Vision Plan


• Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)


• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)


• Supplemental Life Insurance


• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)


• Long Term Disability


• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance


• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance


• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.