Engineer IPS

Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: January 10, 2021

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 countriesOur location in Des Plaines, IL currently has an opportunity for an Engineer IPS. We are looking for a self-motivated Engineer to work in the Product Support team to provide technical support for newly launched Abbott instrument system products for on-market molecular diagnostics applications. WHAT YOU'LL DO* Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.* Completes professional level engineering assignments related to a specific field or discipline. Participates in projects involving the Design, fabrication, validation, and manufacture of complex instrument subassemblies, systems or processes.* Analyzes, develops, and recommends design approaches required to meet design and production requirements for new or enhanced instruments.* Compiles and evaluates design and test data, prepares technical specifications, and determines appropriate limits and variables for product, process, or materials specifications.* Coordinates with technical support personnel to conduct prototype or experimental runs of products or processes.* Analyze product requirements and other technical specifications to determine if product is performing to requirements.* Applies the results of reviews of literature, patents, and current practices relevant to the solution of current problems.* Achieve best practices that meet medical device industry standard, including design control and documentation* Provide technical support to other Abbott functional areas, including customer service, product quality assurance, commercial operations, new product R&D, and manufacturing operations.* Interface with product team members, PCB designers, manufacturing or design engineer, R&D, marketing, regulatory (internal) and site engineering.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRINGHands on experience in the following areas:* Laboratory experimentation* Use of scientific instruments* Data analysisHighly self-motivated, creative and adaptable in developing expertise in multiple fields of discipline and performing various and varying roles in the organization -Proficiency in technical documentation and oral and written communication skills -Capable of effectively interfacing with cross-functional team members in achieving common goalsPlus if you have:* Familiar with regulatory requirements for the medical device industry, particularly the working experience in design control* Experience in mechanical, materials and/or biomedical engineering applications* Experience in molecular biology applicationsBachelors degree in an engineering or closely related discipline with two to four years work experience or sufficient practical experience to demonstrate functional equivalence.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

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