Manufacturing Engineer I

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Heart Failure division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in electrophysiology and heart failure (EPHF), allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. 

For years, Abbott’s MEDICAL DEVICES businesses have offered technologies that are faster, more effective, and less invasive. Whether it’s glucose monitoring systems, innovative therapies for treating heart disease, or products that help people with chronic pain or movement disorders, our medical device technologies are designed to help people live their lives better and healthier. Every day, our technologies help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine finger sticks. 

We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Engineer I, Manufacturing. This position will design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.

WHAT YOU’LL DO  

·  Design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality
·  Evaluation of production equipment
·  Production support and process validation
·  Interface with vendors for incoming components
·  Troubleshoot manufacturing process and equipment
·  Utilize tools like Gage R&R, Cp, Cpk, and SPC to improve processes
·  Understand manufacturing concepts like Value Stream mapping, 5S and Visual Workplace to improve quality, labor efficiency, and throughput.
·  Protocol and report writing

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING  

·  Bachelors of Science degree in mechanical engineering, a related field or equivalent
·  1-3 years of relevant engineering experience

Preferred  

·  Demonstrated experience with CAD systems
·  Basic understanding of mechanical reasoning, physics, electronics, metal working and plastics
·  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

WHAT WE OFFER   

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

·        A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority

·        Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled

·        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:  www.abbottbenefits.com   

 

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. 

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

EPHF Electrophysiology & Heart Failure

        

LOCATION:

United States States > Portland : 16125 SW 72nd Ave

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

     
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     
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EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf