Quality Engineer I

Abbott • Roseville, MN

9d • $50,700 - $101,300 • Onsite

About The Position

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining quality engineering methodologies and providing quality engineering support within new product development, manufacturing, or system/services support. The position will be rotational, with the first year starting in risk management and patient safety and then moving into operations quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical Field.
• 2+ years of Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of quality tools/methodologies.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including statistical/data analysis and report writing skills.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model referred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify, review, and implement effective process control systems to support the development, qualification, and on-going manufacturing of products to meet or exceed internal and external requirements
• Perform Risk Assessments, as required, across functions, including FMEA, change management, and issue investigation / resolution
• Lead in the review and/or implementation of assurances, process controls, and CAPA systems designed to meet or exceed internal and external requirements
• Assist in the review, development, and execution of streamlined business systems which effectively identify and resolve quality issues
• Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues
• Appropriately document experiment plans and results, including protocol writing and reports
• Lead process control and monitoring of CTQ parameters and specifications
• Lead the investigation, resolution and prevention of product and process non-conformances
• Participate in or lead teams in supporting quality disciplines, decisions, and practices (e.g., represent the Quality function as a Core Team Member)

Benefits

• 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 a 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.

What This Job Offers

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