AbbottManufacturing Engineer I
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 115,000 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:
- 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 a high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
Our Minnetonka, MN location is seeking an engineer to join our manufacturing engineering team for ablation catheter manufacturing in Abbott’s Electrophysiology business unit. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
This role offers a great opportunity for any passionate individual that enjoys problem solving and collaborative work environment. This individual will be able to make a mark on the organization as a leader, while working on state-of-the-art product. This role directly impacts the success of a new product launch and ramp and in turn, will be able to make a significant P&L impact in the organization.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Front line engineer supporting operations team
Individual should:
- Be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction
- Have excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and team leadership skills
- Work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Manage projects which include new production equipment, process improvements and cost reductions while supporting new product introductions. Collaborate with peer engineers and technicians. Additional responsibilities include:
- Conduct Process FMEAs and Process Validations
- Improve product quality, labor efficiency, and throughput through the use of Lean manufacturing concepts
- Coordinate the design, procurement, build and debug of tooling, machinery and test equipment
- Work with Product Development to ensure Design for Manufacturability
Required
- Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical or any engineering or technical degree or equivalent experience required
- 4+ years manufacturing engineering experience.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills
- Demonstrated leadership capability in team settings
- Ability to lead and motivate peers, drive change and problem solve with creativity
- Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.
Preferred
- Medical device experience preferred
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
- Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
- 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 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.
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The base pay for this position is
$50,700.00 – $101,300.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Engineering
DIVISION:
EP Electrophysiology
LOCATION:
United States > Minnesota > Minnetonka : 14851 DeVeau Place
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing 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.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\_Spanish.pdf