Abbott
Senior Engineer, Mechanical R&D
Abbott, Plano, Texas, us, 75086
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition 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 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.The Opportunity:
We currently have an opportunity for a
Senior Engineer, Mechanical R&D.
This position works out of our Plano, TX location in the Neuromodulation Division.
Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.
It sounds like science fiction: sending small electrical pulses to the spine to block pain signals or to the brain to suppress tremor. As a
Senior R&D Engineer
at Abbott Neuromodulation, you will have the opportunity to develop technology platforms that improve the lives of those suffering from chronic pain and movement disorders.
Each employee can make a difference at Abbott and has the power, either individually or as a team, to influence the success of the company. We are team-oriented, patient-focused, and progressive. We value people with great ideas who partner with others both internally and externally to take action and accomplish goals.
What You'll Work On:
Researches, develops, designs, and evaluates mechanical and electro-mechanical materials, components, assemblies, processes and/or equipmentConceptualizes new devices using material knowledge and innovative mechanical designDevelops new concepts from initial design to market release with cross-functional partnersCreates and submits novel design solutions that expand the intellectual property of the businessConducts feasibility studies to verify capability and functionalityBalances design for reliability, manufacturing, and cost efficiencyMaintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and developmentPrepares technical reports, analyses, recommendations, and presentations reflecting the status and results of projects in progressParticipates/contributes to technical reviews of mechanical designsReviews and coordinates vendor activities to support developmentEstablishes and cultivates an extensive network of support to facilitate completion of assignmentsExercises judgment in selecting innovative, practical methods to achieve problem resolutionExhibits and instills decision-making based in objective engineering principles (analytical and empirical)Develops test methods, models, and fixtures to evaluate designsMulti-tasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a timely mannerIdentifies, communicates, and mitigates project risksBuilds and maintains positive and cooperative relationships internally and externallyEnsures compliance to all applicable internal requirements and external regulationsPosition may require up to 10% travelRequired
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical discipline5+ years of relevant product development or R&D work experience (preferably with implantable hardware)Wide application of technical principles, practices, and proceduresStrong understanding of business unit function and cross group dependencies/relationshipsWill perform this job in a quality system environmentFailure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulationsWorks on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factorsExercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Has a sound knowledge of various technical alternatives and their impactPreferred
Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical disciplineExperience with CAD and FEA modeling software (SolidWorks, ANSYS preferred)Product development experience within a regulated environment (e.g. medical, aerospace, automotive, etc.)Experience working with cross-functional teams and taking initiative to ensure successful outcomesExcellent oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated hands-on experience designing for manufacturing processes used in medical devices (e.g. biocompatible material selection, injection molding, machining, printed circuit board fabrication, extrusion, etc.)Strong history of cross-functional collaboration with other engineering disciplines (Electrical, Manufacturing)Experience with statistical techniques (e.g. DOE, hypothesis testing, etc.)Knowledge of design controls and regulations for medical device development
The base pay for this position is$72,700.00 - $145,300.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Product Development
DIVISION:NM Neuromodulation
LOCATION:United States > Texas > Plano : 6901 Preston Road
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Yes, 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable
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), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)
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
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition 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 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.The Opportunity:
We currently have an opportunity for a
Senior Engineer, Mechanical R&D.
This position works out of our Plano, TX location in the Neuromodulation Division.
Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.
It sounds like science fiction: sending small electrical pulses to the spine to block pain signals or to the brain to suppress tremor. As a
Senior R&D Engineer
at Abbott Neuromodulation, you will have the opportunity to develop technology platforms that improve the lives of those suffering from chronic pain and movement disorders.
Each employee can make a difference at Abbott and has the power, either individually or as a team, to influence the success of the company. We are team-oriented, patient-focused, and progressive. We value people with great ideas who partner with others both internally and externally to take action and accomplish goals.
What You'll Work On:
Researches, develops, designs, and evaluates mechanical and electro-mechanical materials, components, assemblies, processes and/or equipmentConceptualizes new devices using material knowledge and innovative mechanical designDevelops new concepts from initial design to market release with cross-functional partnersCreates and submits novel design solutions that expand the intellectual property of the businessConducts feasibility studies to verify capability and functionalityBalances design for reliability, manufacturing, and cost efficiencyMaintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and developmentPrepares technical reports, analyses, recommendations, and presentations reflecting the status and results of projects in progressParticipates/contributes to technical reviews of mechanical designsReviews and coordinates vendor activities to support developmentEstablishes and cultivates an extensive network of support to facilitate completion of assignmentsExercises judgment in selecting innovative, practical methods to achieve problem resolutionExhibits and instills decision-making based in objective engineering principles (analytical and empirical)Develops test methods, models, and fixtures to evaluate designsMulti-tasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a timely mannerIdentifies, communicates, and mitigates project risksBuilds and maintains positive and cooperative relationships internally and externallyEnsures compliance to all applicable internal requirements and external regulationsPosition may require up to 10% travelRequired
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical discipline5+ years of relevant product development or R&D work experience (preferably with implantable hardware)Wide application of technical principles, practices, and proceduresStrong understanding of business unit function and cross group dependencies/relationshipsWill perform this job in a quality system environmentFailure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulationsWorks on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factorsExercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Has a sound knowledge of various technical alternatives and their impactPreferred
Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical disciplineExperience with CAD and FEA modeling software (SolidWorks, ANSYS preferred)Product development experience within a regulated environment (e.g. medical, aerospace, automotive, etc.)Experience working with cross-functional teams and taking initiative to ensure successful outcomesExcellent oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated hands-on experience designing for manufacturing processes used in medical devices (e.g. biocompatible material selection, injection molding, machining, printed circuit board fabrication, extrusion, etc.)Strong history of cross-functional collaboration with other engineering disciplines (Electrical, Manufacturing)Experience with statistical techniques (e.g. DOE, hypothesis testing, etc.)Knowledge of design controls and regulations for medical device development
The base pay for this position is$72,700.00 - $145,300.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Product Development
DIVISION:NM Neuromodulation
LOCATION:United States > Texas > Plano : 6901 Preston Road
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Yes, 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable
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), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)
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