Engineer, Intermediate, Abbott Point of Care (Ottawa)

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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

Abbott Point of Care is a market leader in point of care testing, based in Ottawa, Ontario and Princeton, New Jersey. The i-STAT System offers a diverse menu of blood gas, chemistry, coagulation and cardiac marker assays, which facilitates improved patient care by ease of use and rapid time to accurate results. With annual growth in sales, Abbott Point of Care is a dynamic and exciting work environment.

Status: Regular/Full Time

Position Overview:

As a member of Research and Development Design Transfer team, the candidate will contribute to the team's success by supporting multiple project teams, simultaneously. Main tasks will include, and not limited to, new product and process development, plastic component design using CAD tools, component manufacturing supplier interactions, tooling validations, product testing and product documentation.

The candidate will have to become familiar with all manufacturing processes, including both wafer fabrication and cartridge assembly. This knowledge will allow the candidate to effectively plan, coordinate and execute various engineering experiments and DOEs, from assembly, testing and data analysis.

Required Education and Experience:

Minimum 1-3 years relevant experience in an engineering role

Postgraduate degree in Engineering, Science or equivalent

Knowledge of 3D CAD modelling using Solidworks or equivalent software.

Proven technical, creative, teamwork and implementation skills to contribute to product and process development.

Knowledge and experience in equipment, process, and software validations/qualifications.

Strong written skills are required.

Experience creating technical specifications and standard operating procedures.

Knowledge of math and statistics, good computer skills, including knowledge of SAS JMP/Minitab.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Ability to work both independently and within small and large teams.

Judgment and decision-making skills, organization, coordinating and planning skills, ability to work in a multi-task environment, good oral and written communication and the ability to work under pressure, propensity to continuous learning.

Familiarity with any of the following areas would be an asset:

Design Control.

Design of Experiments.

Injection molding.

Experimental design and statistical process control.

ISO/FDA regulations.

Risk management/FMEA methods.

This is a Monday to Friday position.

Abbott Canada is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of individuals without discrimination based on factors such as race, sex, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, disability, age, citizenship, family or marital status, political beliefs, sexual preference or other factors included in human rights legislation.

Our diversity goals for recruitment, hiring, and retention are embedded in our corporate goals, and our diversity initiatives are supported by the highest level of the organization.

We strongly believe that a diverse workforce fosters more creative and innovative thinking throughout the organization. Creating an inclusive environment, where everyone is respected and valued, enables us to leverage our diversity as a business driver and strengthens our position as a global leader.

Abbott strives to promote and maintain an inclusive, high-performing culture that allows all employees to reach their full potential and contribute to Abbott's success.

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