Über diese Sr. Mechanical Engineer Stelle bei Abbott
JOB DESCRIPTION:
A healthy heart is essential to good health. That's why we're committed to advancing treatments for people with cardiovascular disease. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, our breakthrough medical technologies help restore people's health so they can get back to living their best lives, faster. We focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
Our location in Sylmar, CA, currently has an opportunity for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer.
Sr. Mechanical Engineer will design and develop innovative medical devices or components/subsystems in support of company's strategic plan.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Design medical devices to meet user needs.
Establish requirements and specifications for these devices (including justification and supportive testing).
Use experimental, empirical and numerical analysis to evaluate designs. Lead test method and model development. Create and own mechanical design drawings and models.
Identify and mitigate project risks.
Work with internal departments and external vendors to obtain prototype parts and to expand these groups’ capabilities.
Lead pre-clinical and support clinical testing of devices.
Lead design reviews and support physician visits.
Maintains a detailed understanding of the developing clinical environment (i.e. current treatment methods, evolving clinical needs etc.).
Maintain a detailed understanding of division, FDA and ISO regulation. Provide input into shaping division quality and regulatory requirements.
Work with project management to develop overall schedule. Manage time and tasks within schedule.
Make decisions on material usage including implant grade metals and polymers
Work closely with outside vendors and manage complex projects with them
Document and run design verification and validation testing which will be submitted to the FDA and other regulatory bodies
Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
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.
Mentor junior engineering team members providing engineering and technical leadership.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
Required
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience designing and testing.
Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes and designing for manufacturability.
Ability to lead small teams and to work within large multi-discipline teams as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
Exposure to latest design tools and techniques (six sigma, DFM, analytical design).
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
Preferred
Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Class III medical device R&D experience
Cross functional team experience
Experience designing and testing electromechanical medical devices.
Proficient and experienced in medical device design controls, CAPA, production and process controls and risk management.
Wide variety of manufacturing processes and DFM experience
Solidworks/Creo or other CAD experience
Analytical design, Design for Six Sigma, or similar tool set experience
WHAT WE OFFER
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
- Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
- Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
- Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
- The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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 and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$90,000.00 – $180,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Product Development
DIVISION:
CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management
LOCATION:
United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Work in a clean room environmentAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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