Future Opportunities - Join Our Talent Pipeline for R&D Device Engineer - Mechanical, Electrical, or

ZipRecruiter; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Device Engineer to lead the design and development of medical products. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that design requirements are met while adhering to regulatory standards. With a focus on developing prototypes and managing project timelines, the Device Engineer will play a crucial role in bringing life-saving products to market. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a significant impact in the medical field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of product design experience, preferably in medical devices.
• Strong leadership and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects and mentor team members.
• Design and evaluate prototypes based on project requirements.

Skills

Thermal Analysis

Structural Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Software Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DFMA Best Practices

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Job Description

Thank you for considering a future opportunity with our company! We are not currently hiring for this specific role, but we would love to connect with talented individuals interested in potential future positions. By joining our talent pipeline, you will be the first to be notified when suitable opportunities arise.

In this talent pipeline requisition, we are not actively recruiting for this position at the moment. However, we are building a network of exceptional individuals who possess the skills and experience required for future openings. By submitting your application to this requisition, you will be added to our talent pipeline and considered for future opportunities.

The Device Engineer will work collaboratively with a team to design and develop medical products from initial concept through transfer to production. The engineer will have a technical leadership role in designing and testing components and subassemblies of the overall system product. Skills in thermal or structural analysis, as well as statistical analysis, are needed. They will develop a thorough understanding of design requirements to ensure that the system’s objectives are properly defined and achieved.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include (other duties may be assigned):

1. Act as a technical lead for product development projects and provide mentoring and guidance to team members.
2. Manage the overall development of parts and subassemblies, interacting with Clinical and Marketing departments to determine design requirements and goals.
3. Outline and execute short-term goals to achieve project milestones.
4. Conceive, design, build, and evaluate prototypes exploring various design concepts.
5. Prepare, present, and document designs at technical reviews.
6. Refine and develop selected concepts with minimal guidance from the manager.
7. Investigate and evaluate materials, adhesives, and assembly techniques based on product requirements and past experience.
8. Select vendors for prototypes, request quotes, and prepare purchase requisitions; provide recommendations for production vendors.
9. Use best design practices for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) and document these benefits.
10. Plan, perform, and document verification testing, coordinating testing with team members.
11. Assist in developing assembly procedures and transfer methods to manufacturing.
12. Document ECO changes within the Document Control system.
13. Coordinate design tasks for other team members for complex product designs.
14. Coordinate design constraints within the Mechanical Engineering team and other R&D groups, resolving conflicts independently where possible.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Software, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent; advanced degrees preferred.
• At least eight years of product design and development experience; ten preferred.
• Preferably three years in medical devices, especially class II devices.
• Ability to work independently as a technical leader.
• Proficient with modern methods for prototype and production parts creation.
• Capable of setting project goals and managing schedules for multiple tasks and team members.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Compliance with FDA’s QSR, ISO13485, Canadian Medical Device Regulations, and other international regulatory standards.

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential per EEO guidelines.

AbbVie's commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our equal opportunity employment practices. For more information, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html. Applicants seeking accommodations can learn more at https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html.