Engineer I, Manufacturing

Abbott; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a process engineering professional to assist in developing new manufacturing processes and equipment for medical devices at Pleasanton, CA.

You'll design, test, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes, contribute to design reviews, and ensure compliance with Design Control and FDA guidelines.

Candidates should have an Associate degree, 3+ years in engineering, and strong communication; Bachelor's preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates' Degree in an Engineering / Technical Discipline or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years Technical or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of general engineering principles.
• Technical experience in mechanical or chemical engineering with strong written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of processes used in the development and manufacturing of medical devices, particularly diabetes strips.
• Experience in engineering calculations, controlled tests, statistical analyses.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing or developing new manufacturing processes and equipment, and assist in process verification and validation.
• Assist in optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Conduct tests, collect and format data, and assist in analysis of engineering studies (DOEs).
• Assist in start up of new equipment and execution of validation protocols.
• Communicate effectively and participate on cross functional development teams.
• Participates in technical design reviews for process equipment and product design and requirements documents.
• Responsible for utilizing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

Skills

3+ years exp

Engineering principles

Technical communication

Statistical analysis

Diabetes devices

Education

Associate degree in engineering/technical

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.

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.

For years, Abbott's medical device businesses have offered technologies that are faster, more effective, and less invasive. Whether it's glucose monitoring systems, innovative therapies for treating heart disease, or products that help people with chronic pain or movement disorders, our medical device technologies are designed to help people live their lives better and healthier. Every day, our technologies help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks

The Opportunity

Responsible for assisting to the development of new manufacturing processes and equipment for use in production of medical devices. Works on process engineering problems of limited scope. Follows standard procedures in executing experiments and process development studies. Develops working relationships internally.

What You'll Work On

• Assist in designing or developing new manufacturing processes and equipment, and assist in process verification and validation.
• Assist in optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Conduct tests, collect and format data, and assist in analysis of engineering studies (DOEs).
• Assists in start up of new equipment and execution of validation protocols.
• Communicate effectively and participate on cross functional development teams.
• Participates in technical design reviews for process equipment and product design and requirements documents.
• Responsible for utilizing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Able to follow approved Design Control procedures for process development in accordance with FDA guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Associates' Degree in an Engineering / Technical Discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Physics preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 3 years Technical or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of general engineering principals.
• Technical experience in mechanical or chemical engineering with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of processes used in the development and manufacturing of medical devices, particularly diabetes strips.
• Experience in performing engineering calculations, controlled tests, statistical analyses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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 and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $73,900.00 - $116,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY

Engineering

DIVISION

HF Heart Failure

LOCATION

United States > Pleasanton : 6101 Stoneridge Dr

WORK SHIFT

Standard

TRAVEL

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
• Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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