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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

　　As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

　　Working at Abbott

　　At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

　　Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

　　Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

　　An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

　　Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

　　A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

　　The Opportunity

　　This Mechanical Engineer II position works out of our Sylmar, CA location.

　　Mechanical Engineer II uses multidisciplinary engineering knowledge to contribute to a team designing and developing innovative medical devices or components/subsystems in support of company's strategic plan.

　　What You’ll Work On

　　Design sub-assemblies to meet broad design goals, establish requirements, specification, and design outputs

　　Use empirical, numerical and experimental analysis to analyze designs

　　Involved in test method development and validation

　　Identify and mitigate design risks

　　Support invention disclosures

　　Work with internal departments and external vendors to obtain components and to understand their capabilities and limitations

　　Support pre-clinical testing of devices

　　Support design reviews and design input creation

　　Gain a detailed understanding of the developing clinical environment (i.e. current treatment methods, evolving clinical needs etc.)

　　Gain a detailed understanding of the quality and regulatory requirements of Abbott, FDA and ISO regulations, manage project within these requirements

　　Gain a detailed understanding of overall schedule, manage time and task within schedule

　　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

　　Required Qualifications

　　Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

　　Minimum 3 years experience designing and testing relevant medical devices preferred. Solidworks, Creo or other CAD experience required.

　　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 a timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as an attention to detail.

　　Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Analytical design, Design for Six Sigma, or similar tool set.

　　Experience with a wide variety of manufacturing processes and DFM.

　　Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model.

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　　Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

　　Follow 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.

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

　　The base pay for this position is $65,900.00 – $131,900.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

　　We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

　　To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]