Senior Engineer, Process Development

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.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

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:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html)

student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html)

education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.

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.

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.

THIS IS AN ON-SITE DAILY POSITION.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our

Plymouth, MN

location in our Electrophysiology Division.

Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. We're advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY & HEART FAILURE, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

We are seeking a high caliber Senior Process Development Engineer.

Acts as the subject matter expert for the process engineering team and sees products transition from development into full production. Develops processes and implements those into production through thorough validation by working closely with research/development and quality teams.

Develop processes based on product specifications and in consideration to process and test method capabilities

Evaluates process and design alternatives based on ?design for manufacturability? principles.

Author and execute Process Validations including Test Method Validation (TMV), Inspection Method Validation (IMV), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), Product Performance

Qualification (PPQ).

Understands principles of ?Cost of Goods Sold?.

Solve problems using problem solving and statistical tools and make sound design recommendations.

Manages program compliance with ?Quality Control? requirements (i.e. Design Control, Process validation etc.).

Understands IP issues relative to processes being developed.

Maintains knowledge of new developments in manufacturing and design technologies.

Understand work environment issues (i.e. OSHA regulations, etc.).

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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Your experience(s), education and knowledge will further expand Abbott?s marketplace success:

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or Technical Field or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred

6+ years manufacturing experience - microelectronics assembly experience preferred

Experience designing and testing medical devices a plus

Experience developing manufacturing processes and technologies and designing for manufacturability 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 10%, including internationally.

WHAT WE OFFER :

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority

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

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

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.

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and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 - $150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com