Senior Mechanical Engineer

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in the United States (Burlington location) seeks a seasoned mechanical engineer to guide the design and development of our medical device products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure market-ready solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical engineering or product development, a BS in engineering, and strong CAD skills (SolidWorks or equivalent). On-site work is expected; relocation not specified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BS) required; MS preferred.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering or product development experience.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling and drawing creation (SolidWorks or equivalent).
• Ability to work on-site full-time.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical/electro-mechanical components and assemblies.
• Conduct feasibility studies to verify capability and function.
• Lead new concepts from design to market release with GD&T.
• Document research and development activities in detail.
• Support vendor activities and use modeling tools to evaluate designs.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Working at Abbott

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.

Career development

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

Provides guidance for the design and development of company products. Works closely with product development team to establish product development goals while ensuring market compatibility

What You'll Work On

• Researches, develops, designs, and evaluates mechanical and electro‑mechanical materials, components, assemblies, processes and/or equipment.
• Conducts feasibility studies to verify capability and functionality.
• Develops new concepts from initial design to market release with a strong understating of GD&T.
• Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and development.
• Investigates and evaluates existing technologies.
• Reviews or coordinates vendor activities to support development.
• Utilizes simulation and modeling tools to evaluate designs.
• Understands business environment and relates extensive knowledge of internal and external technological activities to trends.
• Participates in the development of other technical contributors by facilitating training and providing feedback and guidance.
• Acts as a mentor to less‑experienced staff and may provide work direction or supervise other technical employees.
• Exercises judgment independently.
• Establishes priorities of individual or project assignments.
• Selects methods and techniques to lead a project to completion. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in failure to achieve major organizational objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Engineering, Master's (MS) Preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in mechanical engineering or product development.
• Ability to work within many functions and support the Electrical, Mechanical and Systems development teams.
• Demonstrated mastery of CAD modeling and drawing creation (Solidworks or equivalent)
• Ability to work on‑site full‑time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and tasks.
• Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow‑up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Detailed knowledge of FDA, GMP, and ISO 13485.

Benefits

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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Compensation and Location

The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 - $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family: Product Development

Division: HF Heart Failure

Location: United States > Burlington: 23 Fourth Avenue

Additional Locations: United States > Atlanta : 387 Technology Circle NW Suite 500, United States > Pleasanton : 5000 Franklin Dr

Work Shift: Standard

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Medical Surveillance: No

Significant Work Activities

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

EEO and Diversity

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