Engineer II Product Analysis

Thornton Tomasetti; California (MO); On-site; USD 81,500 - 141,300; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking an Engineer II Product Analysis to perform failure analysis on biomedical implant products. This onsite role in Sylmar, CA, requires expertise in failure analysis and the ability to lead a team while collaborating cross-functionally. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science. The position offers a salary range of $81,500 to $141,300 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in performing failure analysis.
• Experience in the medical device industry is highly desirable.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis on explanted long-term biomedical implant products.
• Develop and implement investigative protocols to identify root causes.
• Supervise and coordinate a team of product support staff.

Skills

Failure analysis

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Project management software

Statistical analysis tools

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Descritivo de Cargo***MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE***The **Engineer II Product Analysis** will perform failure analysis on explanted biomedical implant product. Provide technical expertise to the Product Analysis Laboratory. Analyzes failures, develops and implements investigative protocols to identify root causes, performs device and component level failure analysis. Supervise and coordinate a team of product support staff.This role is **ONSITE** and is based out of **SYLMAR, CA*****MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**** Perform failure analysis on explanted long term biomedical implant product.* Work requires the application of theoretical principals, evaluation, ingenuity, and creative/analytical techniques to identify route cause failure mechanisms.* Must be able to meet deadlines on multiple assignments and be able to operate in a diverse cross-functional team environment.* Proactive in finding quality improvements related to Failure Analysis* May serve as lead and assign work to less experienced personnel and serves as a mentor when assisting less experienced lab staff in solving more complex problems.* Works cross functionally and collaboratively with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Surveillance.* Aides in definition of test equipment as required to accomplish quality responsibilities.* Oversees day-to-day operations of a variety of product support areas to ensure product support needs are met efficiently, reliably, and economically.* 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 Engineering, Science, or closely related discipline.*or*An equivalent combination of education and work experience***Experience/Background**** Minimum 3 years***Experience Details**** Relevant work experience in performing failure analysis.* Requires comprehensive written and verbal communication, interpersonal, facilitation, presentation, quantitative, analytical, organizational, and follow-up skills, the ability to meet deadlines on multiple projects as well as the ability to converse effectively with all levels of employees.* A documented record of delivering reliability engineering information which adds value to management’s decision making process is required.* Advanced personal computer skills including spreadsheet, word processing database management, and specialized applications.* Must be able to handle multiple assignments.* An advanced credential in relevant discipline/concentration. A relevant professional certification or designation. Previous experience in failure analysis and in the medical device industry is highly desirable. Academic or in-house courses in project management, Six-Sigma, leadership, Total Quality Management (TQM) and various technical applications as noted above are also desired.* Supervisory experience preferred**The base pay for this position is**$81,500.00 – $141,300.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Família de CargoOperations QualityDivisãoCRM Cardiac Rhythm ManagementLocalidadeUnited States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View CourtLocalidades AdicionaisTurno de TrabalhoStandardViagemYes, 10 % of the TimeVigilância médicaNot ApplicableAtividades de trabalho significativasContinuous 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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\_Spanish.pdf