Engineer II Product Analysis

Abbott Laboratories • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $81,500 - $141,300

About The Position

Abbott is seeking an Engineer II, Product Analysis for its Sylmar, California location. The role performs failure analysis on explanted biomedical implant products and provides technical expertise to the Product Analysis Laboratory. The engineer analyzes product failures, develops and implements investigative protocols to identify root causes, and conducts technical evaluations in support of quality and reliability objectives. The position also supervises and develops operations support staff who handle product intake, documentation, tracking, and preparation for laboratory activities.

The role applies theoretical principles and creative, analytical techniques to identify failure mechanisms. It works collaboratively with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Surveillance, and may lead or mentor less experienced personnel. The engineer also supports laboratory process improvements, test equipment requirements, company initiatives, and compliance with quality, environmental, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Science, or a closely related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience, plus at least three years of relevant failure-analysis experience. The posted base pay range is $81,500 to $141,300; pay may vary by location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Engineering, Science, or a closely related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience performing failure analysis.
• Demonstrated record of delivering reliability engineering information that adds value to management decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, facilitation, presentation, quantitative, analytical, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines across multiple projects and communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Advanced personal computer skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, database management, and specialized applications.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Compliance with applicable FDA and other regulatory requirements, company policies, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership, mentoring, project leadership, or supervisory experience.
• Advanced credential in a relevant discipline or concentration.
• Relevant professional certification or designation.
• Previous failure-analysis experience in the medical device industry.
• Academic or in-house coursework in project management, Six Sigma, leadership, Total Quality Management, or relevant technical applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, hire, train, coach, and manage the performance and workloads of operations support staff.
• Perform failure analysis on explanted long-term biomedical implant products.
• Apply theoretical principles and analytical techniques to identify root-cause failure mechanisms.
• Manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines while working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Identify process barriers and implement improvements to laboratory operations and failure-analysis activities.
• Lead or assign work to less experienced personnel and mentor laboratory staff in solving complex problems.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Surveillance.
• Assist in defining test equipment requirements to meet quality and reliability objectives.
• Support company initiatives and comply with Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, FDA regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain cooperative communication and collaboration with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Benefits

• Training and career development, including onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance.
• Competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, and occupational health programs.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Company stability and a history of involvement in local communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level