Quality Engineer I

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>JOB DESCRIPTION:</b></h2><div><p><b>Working at Abbott</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><p>Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.</p></li><li><p>Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.</p></li><li><p>An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.</p></li><li><p>Tuition reimbursement, the <a href="https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html" target="_blank">Freedom 2 Save</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">FreeU</a> education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.</p></li><li><p>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.</p></li><li><p>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.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>The Opportunity </b></p><p>This position works out of our <b>St. Paul, MN</b> location in the <b>Electrophysiology</b> division. 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.</p><p></p><p>As the <b>Quality Engineer I</b>, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining quality engineering methodologies and providing quality engineering support within new product development, sustaining products, manufacturing, or system/services support.</p><p></p><p><b>What You&#39;ll Work On:</b></p><ul><li><p>Identify 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</p></li><li><p>Assist in the implementation of assurances, process controls, and CAPA systems designed to meet or exceed internal and external requirements</p></li><li><p>Assist in the development and execution of streamlined business systems which effectively identify and resolve quality issues</p></li><li><p>Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues</p></li><li><p>Design and conduct experiments for process optimization and/or improvement</p></li><li><p>Appropriately document experiment plans and results, including protocol writing and reports</p></li><li><p>Lead process control and monitoring of CTQ parameters and specifications</p></li><li><p>Lead and implement various product and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing)</p></li><li><p>Lead the investigation, resolution and prevention of product and process nonconformances</p></li><li><p>Participate in or lead teams in supporting quality disciplines, decisions, and practices (e.g., represent the Quality function as a Core Team Member)</p></li><li><p>Lead in the completion and maintenance of risk analysis</p></li><li><p>Work with design engineering in the completion of product verification and validation</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Technical Field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience</p></li><li><p>0-2 years Engineering experience</p></li><li><p>Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment</p></li><li><p>Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment</p></li><li><p>Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization</p></li><li><p>Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner</p></li><li><p>Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p>Prior medical device experience preferred</p></li><li><p>Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred</p></li><li><p>CAPA owner or a key cross-functional team member leading a CAPA project</p></li><li><p>Use of quality tools/methodologies.  Detailed knowledge of FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971</p></li><li><p>Risk management, post market surveillance, and manufacturing analysis</p></li></ul><p></p><p><a href="https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en" target="_blank"><b>Apply Now</b></a></p><p><b> </b></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">www.abbottbenefits.com</a><b> </b></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">www.facebook.com/Abbott</a> and on Twitter &#64;AbbottNews and &#64;AbbottGlobal.</p></div><p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p><b>The base pay for this position is </b></p>$50,700.00 – $101,300.00<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>EP Electrophysiology<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><h2><b>LOCATION:</b></h2>United States &gt; Minnesota &gt; St. Paul &gt; Tech Center : One St Jude Medical Drive<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>No<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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)<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