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Senior Process Development Engineer

Employer
Abbott Laboratories
Location
Saint Paul
Salary
Competitive

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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Engineer
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

ABOUT ABBOTT

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease. We aim to lead the markets we serve by requiring the solutions we offer customers provide an improved benefit/risk profile as compared to existing standards of care; a performance threshold that by definition, guides and ensures the productive output of our engineering, business development, and clinical research efforts result in outcomes that advance the standard of care.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Process Development Engineer to join our team in the Minnesota-St. Paul location. In this role, you will perform analyses to develop design specifications and performance requirements. Provides technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties and process (advantages/limitations) engineering planning. Selects techniques to solve problems and make sound design recommendations.

  • Establish processes based on product specifications.
  • Evaluate process and design alternatives based on "Design for Manufacturability" principles.
  • Understand principles of "Cost of Goods Sold"

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

  • Understand IP issues relative to processes being developed.

  • Maintain knowledge of new developments in manufacturing and design technologies.

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

  • May supervise or provide work direction to other engineers and technicians.

  • May lead or serve as member on cross-functional project teams.

  • 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 AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Technical Field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Preferred degrees are Biomedical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Chemical. Will consider Electrical or Industrial degrees. Minimum 5 years engineering with designing and testing medical devices preferred. Experience developing manufacturing processes and technologies and designing for manufacturability preferred and previous project management 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. Medical device experience is preferred. Valve experience is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

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

  • 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 benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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