Engineer I, Manufacturing

Abbott • Pleasanton, CA

3d • $73,900 - $116,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is based in Pleasanton, California, in Abbott’s Heart Failure division. Abbott’s Heart Failure business develops solutions to diagnose, monitor, and manage heart failure. The Engineer I, Manufacturing supports the development of manufacturing processes and equipment used to produce medical devices. The role assists with process development studies, equipment validation, and continuous process improvement while working with cross-functional partners and maintaining compliance with quality and FDA requirements.

Abbott describes itself as a global healthcare leader with 122,000 colleagues serving people in more than 160 countries. The company offers career development, potential eligibility for free medical coverage through its Health Investment Plan PPO, a retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and the FreeU education benefit. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline, preferably mechanical, chemical, electrical, or physics, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• At least 3 years of technical or related experience.
• Knowledge of general engineering principles.
• Technical experience in mechanical or chemical engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of processes used in medical-device development and manufacturing, particularly diabetes strips.
• Experience performing engineering calculations, controlled tests, and statistical analyses.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, development, verification, and validation of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Support process optimization by testing, collecting and formatting data, and analyzing engineering studies and design of experiments (DOEs).
• Participate in equipment start-up activities and execute validation protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional development teams and contribute to technical design reviews.
• Maintain quality system effectiveness and follow approved Design Control procedures in accordance with FDA guidelines.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, described as an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree