Mechanical Engineer

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 122000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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. Youll 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 bachelors 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
The Mechanical Engineer role works out of our Irving TX (LC02) location on site with Core Lab division. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals laboratories and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests instruments and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

What You Will Do

Supports the development and improvement of products manufacturing processes prototypes fixtures and tools. Uses engineering principles to solve technical problems improve product performance and support reliable cost-effective manufacturing. Works independently on routine tasks and may lead smaller projects or product components.

• Design and develop product components subassemblies tooling and fixtures.
• Analyze designs using testing simulations and engineering calculations.
• Select materials components and technologies that meet product requirements.
• Build and evaluate prototypes to verify performance and reduce design risks.
• Support product testing validation and reliability assessments.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to products equipment materials or manufacturing processes.
• Help develop manufacturing processes and recommend design improvements for easier more efficient production.
• Participate in risk assessments (dFMEA pFMEA) and help identify and mitigate potential issues.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation specifications drawings and change records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for products processes and engineering tools.
• Lead or participate in design reviews and cross-functional project activities.
• Manage engineering tasks effectively and deliver work on schedule.
• Stay current on new technologies and engineering best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or closely related STEM field
• Minimum 3 years Relevant Experience
• Engineering experience in product / process development and technical design.
• Ability to apply statistics and analytical thinking.
• Technical knowledge and expertise of subsystems design protocols and problem-solving tools.
• Ability to apply statistics and analytical thinking.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong written & verbal communication skill Demonstrated experience working in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• SolidWorks experience is preferred
• Ability to travel internationally
• Willingness to work daily on site
• Medical Device experience is preferred

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

$61300.00 $122700.00

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Product Development

CRLB Core Lab

United States > Irving : LC-02

Standard

Yes 5 % of the Time

No

Continuous sitting 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.

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