Mechanical Engineer II - MedTech Device Innovator

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 development of innovative medical devices. You will design sub-assemblies, perform analyses, develop test methodologies, and support pre-clinical and clinical testing while ensuring compliance with FDA/ISO regulations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, at least 3 years of relevant experience, SolidWorks CAD proficiency, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years experience designing and testing medical devices
• SolidWorks CAD experience required
• Analytical design and DFSS preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in a matrixed, global environment
• Willingness to travel internationally

Responsibilities

• Design sub-assemblies to meet broad design goals and set requirements
• Use empirical, numerical, and experimental analysis to evaluate designs
• Develop test methods and models
• Identify and mitigate sub-assembly risks
• Support invention disclosures and supplier prototyping
• Contribute to pre-clinical and clinical testing and participate in design reviews
• Understand FDA/ISO quality and regulatory requirements and manage projects within them
• Collaborate across a matrixed, geographically distributed organization
• Travel as needed (international)

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD

Analytical design

Design for Six Sigma

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Sylmar, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to contribute to the design and development of innovative medical devices. You will design sub-assemblies, perform analyses, develop test methodologies, and support pre-clinical and clinical testing while ensuring compliance with FDA/ISO regulations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, at least 3 years of relevant experience, SolidWorks CAD proficiency, and strong communication skills.