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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Atlanta, GA location in the Heart Failure Division. In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Engineer II, 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. This position will also support the development/transfer of new product design into manufacturing and provide technical solutions. And may require working in ISO class 5 and class 7 cleanroom environments and required handling production materials and process chemicals.

What You’ll Work On

Design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality

Evaluation and management of production equipment

Production support and process validation(s)

Interface with vendors for incoming components

Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment(s)

Utilize tools like Gage R&R, Cp, Cpk, and SPC to improve processes

Understanding of and ability to utilize electronic data collection systems and computer software packages and possibly ability to analyze data using basic statistics.

Understand manufacturing concepts like Value Stream mapping, 5S and Visual Workplace to improve quality, labor efficiency, and throughput

Protocol and report writing

Generate and modify manufacturing process documentation

Work with cross functional teams as required

Develop and implement process improvements

Resolves and/or facilitates resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence

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

Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Biomedical or related Engineering area or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

3+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

experience with a variety of Semiconductor, MEMS and Medical Device manufacturing processes, process validation processes and Clean Room equipment.

Experience with various solvent and acid cleans, Wet and Dry etch, PVD and sputtering metal deposition, wire-bonding equipment and processes.

Wafer alignment and bonding, laser cutting, various test and measurement equipment.

Requires solid computer skills using Microsoft Office, Proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Excellent wafers and individual device handling.

Demonstrated experience with Solidworks, Minitab, and CAD systems

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 assigned tasks.

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 5%, including internationally

Apply Now

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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.

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The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.