Engineer II, Electrical

Job description

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.

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Job Summary:

Working under general supervision, is responsible for providing engineering support to device development and manufacturing operations. Develops and implements efficient, cost-effective process improvements and design changes. Work requires the application of theoretical principles and creative/analytical techniques typically acquired in a recognized four year or more academic course of study. Applies engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems. Exercises an appropriate level of technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing and coordinating product development engineering assignments. Performs engineering studies and contributes with engineering planning and characterization. Stays abreast of and communicates technical advancements to colleagues and associates. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient and best practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness

Job Duties:

• Provides engineering services to existing operations. Develop new processes and perform the validations as required.
• Provides engineering services to the assembly of implantable devices
• Performs electrical characterizations, evaluations, tolerance stackup analysis through the use of lab equipment, analysis software and techniques.
• Oversees device configuration control and modifies the configuration as required
• Writes Engineering Test Plans and Reports (ETP & ETR), memos, Engineering Change Papers, creates travelers and develops written operator procedures
• Resolves and/or facilitates the resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence
• Validates equipment and processes as required
• 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.

Qualification:

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or related engineering field
• Three plus years of progressively more responsible design and experience
• Broad technical knowledge; expertise in one or more relevant specialties
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.

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