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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.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Our medical devices 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 fingersticks.

At Abbott Diabetes Care, we’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

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 position is an onsite opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives. As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers. Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan, so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels.

As a Senior level Process Engineer, you will contribute to resolving significant technical issues and to the development of company objectives. Works independently (or in a lead role) on the design and development significant products/processes and manufacturing equipment. Works independently on identifying new technologies for implementation into new product/process development. Exercises independent judgment in identifying, recommending and implementing significant and/or complex new equipment/process improvements to meet new product/process development and regulatory requirements. May lead technical teams in the accomplishment of process engineering activities. Develops networks involving cross functional/cross departmental groups as well as communication to Sr. Management.

This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA.

What You'll Do

• Specify, design, verify and validate new manufacturing processes and manufacturing equipment, in accordance with applicable medical regulatory standards.

• Responsible for the development of technical project plans and schedules covering all engineering activities (Meeting all Design control and process/product development SOP requirements).

• Works in the development of significant process/product specifications, pFMEAs, DOEs, validation protocols.

• Works in the creation of schedules and budgets.

• Communicate effectively and participate on cross functional development teams.

• Participate in technical design reviews for process equipment and product design and requirements documents.

• Write and submit Engineering Change Orders, as required.

• Act as independent reviewer on programs in which not directly involved. Responsible for utilizing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. Ensures that processes and equipment meet all applicable standards.

• Development and execution of new processes, equipment, materials, verification and validation Implement approved Design Control procedures for process development in accordance with FDA guidelines.

• May be asked to directly manage staff as necessary.

Experience You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, science, or closely related discipline is desired or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Minimum 8 years of significant engineering and/or operational experience.

• Machine and Tooling Design (preferably with assembly automation) is required.

• Has a career history marked by a consistent series of technical contributions and accomplishments.

• Significant contribution to product or process development or improvement through creative application of technical effort will equally be recognized.

• Possesses a strong technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Works on problems of complex scope where analysis of situations or data involves multiple competing factors.

• Exercises judgment and advises management as to the appropriate actions.

• Interacts well with diverse groups within engineering and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.

• Listens to and understands others' points of view and articulates tactfully and respectfully one's own perspective orally, in writing, and in presentations.

• Works well with other engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced goal-driven environment.

• Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences.

• Has a technical background in health care, nutritional products, laboratory diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceutical, or similar industries (preferred).

• Has demonstrated competency with financial systems and in fiscal control.

Preferred

• Solidworks CAD experience.

• Design of Experiments experience.

• Statistical process control experience.

• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing concepts.

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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.

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The base pay for this position is $109,300.00 – $218,500.00. 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 corpjat@abbott.com