Engineer I, Manufacturing

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>JOB DESCRIPTION:</b></h2><p><b>Job Title</b></p><p>Engineer I, Manufacturing</p><p></p><p><b><span>Working at Abbott</span></b></p><p>At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:</p><ul><li>Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.</li><li>Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO</li><li>An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution</li><li>Tuition reimbursement, the <a href="https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html" target="_blank"><span>Freedom 2 Save</span></a> student debt program and <a href="https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html" target="_blank"><span>FreeU</span></a> education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>The Opportunity</span></b></p><p>This position works out of our Pleasanton, CA location in the Heart Failure Division. In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.</p><p></p><p><span>The Engineer I, Manufacturing is responsible for assisting to the development of new manufacturing processes and equipment for use in production of medical devices. Works on process engineering problems of limited scope Follows standard procedures in executing experiments and process development studies Develops working relationships internally.</span></p><p></p><p><b><span>What You’ll Work On</span></b></p><div><ul><li><p>Assist in designing or developing new manufacturing processes and equipment, and assist in process verification and validation.</p></li><li><p>Assist in optimizing manufacturing processes.</p></li><li><p>Conduct tests, collect and format data, and assist in analysis of engineering studies (DOEs).</p></li><li><p>Assists in start up of new equipment and execution of validation protocols.</p></li><li><p>Communicate effectively and participate on cross functional development teams.</p></li><li><p>Participates in technical design reviews for process equipment and product design and requirements documents.</p></li><li><p>Responsible for utilizing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.</p></li><li><p>Able to follow approved Design Control procedures for process development in accordance with FDA guidelines.</p></li></ul></div><p></p><p><b><span>Required Qualifications</span></b></p><ul><li>Associate&#39;s degree in an Engineering/Technical Discipline <span>(Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Biomedical preferred) or an</span><span> equivalent combination of education and work experience.</span></li><li>1-3 years of work experience in a technical or related field.</li><li><span>Knowledge of general engineering principals.<span>  </span></span></li><li><span>Technical experience in mechanical or chemical engineering with excellent written and verbal communication skills.<span>  </span></span></li><li><span>Knowledge of processes used in the development and manufacturing of medical devices, particularly diabetes strips. Experience in performing engineering calculations, controlled tests, statistical analyses.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&#39;s Degree in Engineering/Technical Discipline (<span>Mechanical, Electrical, or Biomedical preferred).</span></li></ul><p></p><p><a href="https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en" target="_blank"><b>Apply Now</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  </b><a href="http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx" target="_blank"><span>www.abbottbenefits.com</span></a></p><p></p><p>Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.</p><p></p><p>Connect with us at <a href="http://www.abbott.com/" target="_blank">www.abbott.com</a>, on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Abbott" target="_blank"><span>www.facebook.com/Abbott</span></a>, and on Twitter &#64;AbbottNews.</p><p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p><b>The base pay for this position is </b></p>$73,900.00 – $116,000.00<p style="text-align:left"><span>In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>JOB FAMILY:</b></h2>Engineering<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>DIVISION:</b></h2>HF Heart Failure<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><h2><b>LOCATION:</b></h2>United States &gt; Pleasanton : 6101 Stoneridge Dr<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:</b></h2><p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>WORK SHIFT:</b></h2>Standard<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>TRAVEL:</b></h2>Not specified<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:</b></h2>Not Applicable<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:</b></h2>Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p>EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p>EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf