Entry-Level Medical Device Mechanical Engineer

Abbott; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 74.000 - 116.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Abbott in Sylmar is seeking a design-focused engineer to contribute to the development of innovative medical devices and components. You will conduct design analyses, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure designs meet manufacturability and reliability goals.

The role requires hands-on CAD work (SolidWorks) and support for pre-clinical and clinical testing, while aligning with FDA, ISO, and QMS requirements. Travel up to 10% may be necessary.

Formación

• Design analysis of components to ensure cost efficiency, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Coordinate cross-functional design with engineering teams to ensure project completion.
• Perform empirical, numerical, and experimental analyses on designs.
• Support test method and model development.
• Identify and mitigate sub-assembly risks.
• Understand and comply with FDA, ISO, and QMS requirements.

Responsabilidades

• May conduct design analysis on components and/or assemblies to assist in the development process by ensuring designs are cost efficient, manufacturable, and reliable.
• Communicates with the other engineering personnel to coordinate the interrelated design and assure project completion.
• Use empirical, numerical and experimental analysis to analyze designs.
• Involved in test method and model development
• Identify and mitigate sub-assembly risks
• Support invention disclosures
• Work with internal departments and external vendors to obtain prototype parts and to understand their capabilities and limitations
• Support pre-clinical and clinical testing of devices
• Support design reviews and physician visits.
• Gain a detailed understanding of the developing clinical environment (i.e. current treatment methods, evolving clinical needs etc.).
• Gain a detailed understanding of the quality and regulatory requirements of SJM, FDA and ISO regulations, manage project within these requirements
• Gain a detailed understanding of overall schedule, manage time and task within schedule
• 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.

Conocimientos

Mechanical design

Medical devices

Design for Six Sigma

Teamwork / collaboration

Communication skills

Multitasking

Educación

Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Herramientas

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

Abbott in Sylmar is seeking a design-focused engineer to contribute to the development of innovative medical devices and components. You will conduct design analyses, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure designs meet manufacturability and reliability goals.

The role requires hands-on CAD work (SolidWorks) and support for pre-clinical and clinical testing, while aligning with FDA, ISO, and QMS requirements. Travel up to 10% may be necessary.