Mechanical Engineer I

3205 St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, I; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical design

Medical devices

Design for Six Sigma

Teamwork / collaboration

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION: MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Use multidisciplinary engineering knowledge to contribute to a team designing and developing innovative medical devices or components/subsystems in support of company's strategic plan.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Associates Degree Mechanical Engineering OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Experience/Background

• Minimum 1 years Experience designing and testing relevant medical devices preferred.
• Experience with a wide variety of manufacturing processes and DFM preferred.
• Solidworks or other CAD experience preferred.
• Analytical design, Design for Six Sigma, or similar tool set preferred.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast paced changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow‑up skills, as well as an attention to detail.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross‑division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow‑up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to travel including internationally.

The base pay for this position is $73,900.00 – $116,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY

Product Development

DIVISION

CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

LOCATION

United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court

WORK SHIFT

Standard

TRAVEL

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Work in a clean room environment

EEO Statements

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.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.

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