• Engineer II, Research and Development

    Abbott (Minnetonka, MN)


    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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

    A healthy heart is essential to good health. That's why we're committed to advancing treatments for people with cardiovascular disease. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, our breakthrough medical technologies help restore people's health so they can get back to living their best lives, faster. We focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

     

    Our location in Minnetonka (MN), currently has an opportunity for an Engineer II, Research and Development.

     

    Working under general supervision, is responsible for providing engineering support to device manufacturing operations. Develops and implements efficient, cost-effective process improvements. Work requires the application of theoretical principles and creative/analytical techniques typically acquired in a recognized four-year or more academic course of study. Applies engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems. Exercises an appropriate level of technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing and coordinating product development engineering assignments. Performs engineering studies. Stays abreast of and communicates technical advancements to colleagues and associates. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient and best practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness.

     

    WHAT YOU’LL DO

     

    Provides engineering support for existing operations

     

    May perform dimensioning and tolerance evaluations of components, drawings and tooling

     

    May perform electrical analysis of failed components or devices for troubleshooting and corrective action purposes

     

    Oversees device configuration control and modifies the configuration as required

     

    Writes Engineering Test Reports (ETR’s), memos, Engineering Change Papers, creates travelers, and develops written operator procedures

     

    Performs process validations on equipment and processes as required.

     

    Resolves and/or facilities the resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence

     

    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.

     

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

    Required

    Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

     

    Minimum 2- 5 years of relevant design and manufacturing work experience as related to medical devices.

     

    Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate technologically complex devices.

     

    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.

     

    Preferred

     

    Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.

     

    The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

     

    We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

     

    To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]