Manufacturing Process Engineer

Lensa; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare innovation is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer in Pleasanton, CA. This entry-level role focuses on developing design specifications and process improvements in the heart failure division, offering substantial career growth opportunities. Ideal candidates are those with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a passion for making a difference in healthcare.

Benefits

Free medical coverage

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 0-2 years of experience preferred, especially in medical device design.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations and Quality Control compliance.

Responsibilities

• Establish processes based on product specifications to support heart failure solutions.
• Evaluate design alternatives focused on manufacturability and compliance.
• Support regulatory requirements and quality management systems.

Skills

Design for Manufacturability

Problem Solving

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Technical Field

Job description

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Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Abbott, is seeking professionals in Pleasanton, CA. Apply via Lensa today!

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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.
  
  

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Pleasanton, CA location in the Heart Failure Division. In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

This role performs analyses to develop design specifications and performance requirements. Provides technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties and process (advantages/limitations) engineering planning. Selects techniques to solve problems and make sound design recommendations.

What You’ll Work On

• Establish processes based on product specifications.
• Evaluate process and design alternatives based on Design for Manufacturability principles.
• Understand principles of Cost of Goods Sold”
• Manage program compliance with Quality Control requirements (i.e. Design Control, Process validation etc.).
• Understand IP issues relative to processes being developed.
• Maintain knowledge of new developments in manufacturing and design technologies.
• Understand work environment issues (i.e. OSHA regulations, etc.).
• 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.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Technical Field
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 0-2 years engineering experience
• Experience designing and testing medical devices
• developing manufacturing processes
  
  

Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en)

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. 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.

The base pay for this position is $72,100.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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