Manufacturing Engineer

Abbott • New Brighton, MN

4d • $61,300 - $122,700 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be a sustaining engineering role supporting the FFR and OCT hardware portion of Abbott's Vascular business. The role involves performing the layout, construction, and evaluation of various prototype Printed Circuit Boards, fixtures, and tools. It requires applying engineering and scientific principles to evaluate and solve technical problems, exercising technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, coordinating, and directing engineering work. The engineer will also perform engineering studies, stay updated on technical advancements, and identify and implement cost-effective practices while continually evaluating their effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in electrical/electronic engineering or related engineering field.
• A minimum of three (3) + years of relevant work experience in performing the layout construction, and evaluation of a variety of Printed Circuit Boards, fixtures and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and tasks.
• Demonstrated personal computer skills, including spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and specialized applications.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of analog electronics
• Experience with fiber optics is beneficial
• Working knowledge of laser equipment is beneficial
• Capital equipment experience is preferred
• Advanced credential or professional certification in a relevant discipline/concentration desired.
• Six-Sigma knowledge and experience desired.
• Training and experience in manufacturing processes and methods desired, especially in the manufacturing of medical devices.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-divisionbusiness unit model preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support all sustaining activities around catheter manufacturing including end of life, supplier change requests, Global compliance standards, IFU/Label changes, support of regulatory submissions, corporate programs, literature review, and all supporting quality system elements.
• Support production and process validation.
• Interface with vendors for components.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process and equipment.
• Utilize tools like Gage R&R, Cp, Cpk, and SPC to improve processes.
• Understand manufacturing concepts like Value Stream mapping, 5S and Visual Workplace to improve quality, labor efficiency, and throughput.
• Protocol and report writing.
• Generate and modify manufacturing process documentation.
• Work with cross-functional teams as required.
• Develop and implement process improvements.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career of which you dream.
• 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 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What This Job Offers

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