Mechanical Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (HIP PPO)

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Irving, TX, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the development and improvement of products, manufacturing processes, prototypes, fixtures, and tools within the Core Lab division. The role involves applying engineering principles to solve technical problems, optimize performance, and support cost-effective manufacturing.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related STEM field.
• Minimum 3 years Relevant Experience.
• Engineering experience in product / process development and technical design.
• Ability to apply statistics and analytical thinking.
• Technical knowledge and expertise of subsystems, design protocols, and problem-solving tools.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong written & verbal communication skill Demonstrated experience working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop product components, subassemblies, tooling, and fixtures.
• Analyze designs using testing, simulations, and engineering calculations.
• Select materials, components, and technologies that meet product requirements.
• Build and evaluate prototypes to verify performance and reduce design risks.
• Support product testing, validation, and reliability assessments.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to products, equipment, materials, or manufacturing processes.

Skills

Statistics

Analytical thinking

Engineering design

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

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.

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.

The Opportunity

The Mechanical Engineer role works out of our Irving, TX (LC02) location on site with Core Lab division. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

What You Will Do

Supports the development and improvement of products, manufacturing processes, prototypes, fixtures, and tools. Uses engineering principles to solve technical problems, improve product performance, and support reliable, cost-effective manufacturing. Works independently on routine tasks and may lead smaller projects or product components.

• Design and develop product components, subassemblies, tooling, and fixtures.
• Analyze designs using testing, simulations, and engineering calculations.
• Select materials, components, and technologies that meet product requirements.
• Build and evaluate prototypes to verify performance and reduce design risks.
• Support product testing, validation, and reliability assessments.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to products, equipment, materials, or manufacturing processes.
• Help develop manufacturing processes and recommend design improvements for easier, more efficient production.
• Participate in risk assessments (dFMEA, pFMEA) and help identify and mitigate potential issues.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, drawings, and change records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for products, processes, and engineering tools.
• Lead or participate in design reviews and cross-functional project activities.
• Manage engineering tasks effectively and deliver work on schedule.
• Stay current on new technologies and engineering best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related STEM field
• Minimum 3 years Relevant Experience
• Engineering experience in product / process development and technical design.
• Ability to apply statistics and analytical thinking.
• Technical knowledge and expertise of subsystems, design protocols, and problem-solving tools.
• Ability to apply statistics and analytical thinking.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong written & verbal communication skill Demonstrated experience working in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• SolidWorks experience is preferred
• Ability to travel internationally
• Willingness to work daily on site
• Medical Device experience is preferred

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

https://abbottbenefits.com/

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 abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.

The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.