Sterilization Engineer

Abbott; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sterilization Engineer to join their innovative team in Austin, TX. This role focuses on enhancing diabetes management technologies, where you'll tackle complex engineering challenges related to the sterilization of medical devices. You will lead process development, optimize manufacturing systems, and ensure compliance with medical standards. With a commitment to meaningful work and career growth, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector while enjoying a range of benefits, including free medical coverage and retirement savings plans.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Free Medical Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Educational Benefits

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of medical device regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and validate manufacturing processes per medical standards.
• Lead cross-functional teams to improve and optimize processes.

Skills

Engineering Principles

Medical Device Regulations (ISO13485, FDA)

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Complex Calculations

Process Development

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded medicines. We have 114,000 colleagues serving in over 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do meaningful work, grow and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your authentic self, and live a full life. Benefits include:

• Career development opportunities in an international company.
• Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement, student debt programs, and educational benefits.
• A globally recognized great place to work, known for diversity and inclusion.

The Opportunity

The Sterilization Engineer will work in our Austin, TX location within the Abbott Diabetes Care Division, focusing on innovative products for diabetes management, including glucose monitoring technologies.

What You’ll Work On

The role involves leading resolution of complex process engineering problems related to sterilization of medical devices, designing and developing equipment, and implementing solutions in manufacturing systems. You will exercise judgment in experiments, report results, and build internal and external networks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, develop, and validate manufacturing processes and equipment per medical standards. (25%)
• Improve and optimize processes and equipment, lead cross-functional teams for implementation. (25%)
• Develop process/product specifications, conduct analyses, and author validation reports following design controls. (25%)
• Participate in technical design reviews and communicate effectively within teams. (25%)
• Manage engineering change orders and ensure compliance with standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; 6+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, medical device regulations (ISO13485, FDA).
• Technical experience in mechanical or chemical engineering, with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in complex calculations, process development, and working in regulated environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterilization principles and validation, especially irradiation sterilization.

Additional Information

Base pay ranges from $85,300 to $170,700, depending on location and experience.