Manufacturing Engineer II
Internship Sylmar, USA
Job description
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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
Working under general supervision, is responsible for providing engineering support to device manufacturing operations. Develops and implements efficient, cost-effective process improvements. 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. 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.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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 mechanical dimensioning and tolerance evaluations of components, drawings, and tooling through the use of computer-aided design (CAD; i.e. ProE) techniques.
- Oversees device configuration control and modifies the configuration as required.
- Writes Engineering Test Reports (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-occurance.
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelors Degree (± 16 years)
Mechanical engineering, Bio medical engineering, material science engineering or related engineering field
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an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Experience/Background
Minimum 3 years:
- 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. 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. Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.
JOB FAMILY:
Engineering
DIVISION:
CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management
LOCATION:
United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court
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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work in a clean room environmentAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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