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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
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Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
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Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
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An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
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Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
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A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
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A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Burlington, MA 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.
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting product development from concept through sustained manufacturing of FDA regulated products. In this role, extensive experience with product development, verification testing, and implementation of engineering principles while assuring compliance with cGMP, quality and safety standards.
What You’ll Work On
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Design electro-mechanical sub-assemblies to meet broad design goals, establish requirements and specification
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Use empirical, numerical and experimental analysis to analyze designs.
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Own test method and model development
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Identify and mitigate sub-assembly risks
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Support invention disclosures, design reviews and physician visits
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Work with internal departments and external vendors to obtain prototype parts and to understand their capabilities and limitations
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Conducts evaluations, tests and analyses related to feasibility and function.
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Performs troubleshooting and fault isolation activities on a variety of breadboards and hybrids.
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Gain a detailed understanding of the developing clinical environment (i.e. current treatment methods, evolving clinical needs etc.).
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Gain a detailed understanding of the quality and regulatory requirements of SJM, FDA and ISO regulations, manage project within these requirements
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Gain a detailed understanding of overall schedule, manage time and task within schedule
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Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
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Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
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Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree (BS) in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Ability to work within many functions and support the Electrical, Mechanical and Systems development teams.
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1-3 years of relevant work experience in mechanical, electrical, robotics or equivalent.
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Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and company operating procedures, processes, policies and tasks.
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Demonstrated personal computer skills and ability to perform basic word processing/spreadsheet tasks to perform documentation, presentation, and analysis activities.
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Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
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Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
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Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
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Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
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Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
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Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Experience working in a GMP, FDA, ISO and USDA regulated environment
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Experience with CAD/ECAD design (Solidworks, Creo, PSpice, LTSpice, or equivalent)
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Experience with programming (Python preferred)
Apply Now
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
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.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
The base pay for this position is
$60,000.00 – $120,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Product Development
DIVISION:HF Heart Failure
LOCATION:United States > Burlington: 23 Fourth Avenue
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Yes, 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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What We Do
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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
