Mechanical Engineer I

At Abbott, we’re committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we’ve brought new products and technologies to the world – in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals – that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.

We are looking for a high caliber Mechanical Engineer I to use multidisciplinary engineering knowledge to contribute to a team designing and developing innovative medical devices oomponents/subsystems in support of company’s strategic plan.

Job Duties:
Design parts to meet specific design goals

Use empirical and experimental analysis to evaluate designs.

Involved in test method and model development

Identify potential issues with designs

Work with internal departments and outside vendors to obtain prototype parts

Support invention disclosures

Support pre-clinical and clinical testing of devices

Support design reviews and physician visits

Plan, coordinate, and execute activity in support of project goals

Gain an understanding of the developing clinical environment (i.e. current treatment methods, evolving clinical needs etc.).

Gain an understanding of the quality and regulatory requirements of SJM, FDA and ISO regulations

Independently manage time and completion of assigned tasks

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.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

General Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related) with 0-3 years experience or 2 to 4 year relevant technical degree with 5-10 years experience

Experience designing and testing medical devices preferred

Exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes and designing for manufacturability preferred

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.

Solidworks or other CAD experience required

Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.

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.

Ability to travel approximately XX%, including internationally.

Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.