Mechanical Engineer II

Abbott Laboratories; California (MO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Sylmar, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to contribute to the design and testing of innovative medical devices. You will design sub-assemblies, run analyses, develop test methods, and support regulatory activities within FDA/ISO frameworks.

The role requires a 3+ year background in medical devices, SolidWorks CAD, and strong communication in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Travel up to 10% may be required; base salary ranges from $81,500 to $141,300.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years experience designing and testing medical devices.
• SolidWorks or other CAD experience required.
• Analytical design, Design for Six Sigma or similar tool set preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and in a fast paced changing environment with strong communication.
• Willingness to travel including internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design sub-assemblies to meet design goals and specifications.
• Use analysis to evaluate designs and develop tests.
• Develop test methods and models for validation.
• Identify and mitigate sub-assembly risks and support invent disclosures.
• Collaborate with vendors to obtain prototypes and understand capabilities.
• Support pre-clinical/clinical testing and design reviews.

Skills

Analytical design

Design for Six Sigma

Strong verbal and written comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

Job description

## Mechanical Engineer IIApplylocations: United States - California - Sylmartime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 31157272Abbott 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 115,000 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***• Design sub-assemblies to meet broad design goals, establish requirements and specification• 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****Education Level**Major/Field of Study**or**Equivalent*Bachelors Degree (± 16 years)Mechanical Engineering OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience***Experience/Background***Minimum 3 yearsExperience designing and testing relevant medical devices preferred. Experience with a wide variety of manufacturing processes and DFM preferred.Solidworks or other CAD experience required. 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**$81,500.00 – $141,300.00In 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## **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:**## **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 environmentAbbott 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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\_Spanish.pdf