Mechanical Engineer II

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, seeks an engineer to design and develop medical devices and components. You will create sub-assemblies, perform analyses, and contribute to test methods while adhering to FDA/ISO/QMS requirements.

Travel internationally may be required, with a base pay range reflecting experience and location. The role sits within the CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management division, focusing on delivering innovative solutions across life‑changing technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years design/testing experience in medical devices preferred.
• SolidWorks or other CAD experience required; DFm and Six Sigma tools preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design sub-assemblies to meet design goals and establish requirements.
• Use empirical, numerical, and experimental analysis to evaluate designs.
• Develop test methods and models; identify risks in sub-assemblies.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors for parts.
• Support pre-clinical/clinical testing and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure compliance with FDA/ISO and QMS environments.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

Analytical design

Design for Six Sigma

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

DFM

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 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 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 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 - $141,300.00 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

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 environment

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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