Mechanical Engineer

AbbVie • North Chicago, IL

148d

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer position within the Science and Technology (S&T) organization is responsible for supporting the design, development, and testing of mechanical systems and components for electro-mechanical combination and medical device products. This role requires a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and the ability to apply them to solve complex engineering problems. Primary goals, objectives and functions include: Design and develop mechanical systems and components to meet project specifications. Conduct analysis and testing to ensure the reliability and performance of mechanical designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical designs into larger systems. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for mechanical systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering is preferred.
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering AND Two (2)+ years in the Medical Device, Engineering or Pharmaceutical Industry in relevant device development.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering AND Five (5)+ years in the Medical Device, Engineering or Pharmaceutical Industry in relevant device development.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or Creo CAD software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with tolerance stack-up analyses.

Responsibilities

• Elevates AbbVie's device development (execution and procedures). This includes the identification and leadership of improvement initiatives and connecting unrelated concepts to refine and/or replace our products and processes.
• Conduct analyses (e.g. calculations, tolerance analysis, etc.) as needed to improve product and component designs.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure product performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with external device partner teams to optimize designs for production and support manufacturing production.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on mechanical designs.
• Ensure compliance with Medical Device industry standards and regulations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Conduct effective root cause analysis to investigate issues relating to Electro-Mechanical products and associated processes.
• Verification testing (planning, fixture development, test method validation, protocol development, and test execution).

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) to eligible employees
• Short-term incentive programs
• Long-term incentive programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree