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.

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.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 high employer contributionTuition 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 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

Our Diagnostics business currently has an opportunity for an Associate Mechanical Engineer in our Irving, TX Location. The Associate Mechanical Engineer will be responsible to perform entry level technical activities to create new or modify existing products, processes, prototypes, fixtures, and/or tools in support of the company’s strategic plan. The Associate Engineer will work with team to apply engineering and scientific principles to evaluate and resolve technical problems with supervision from technical lead and/or manager.

What You’ll Work On

Uses foundations of engineering to apply appropriate experimental. Statistical, investigation and engineering tools to develop/modify design to meet business goals.Multidisciplinary engineering knowledge to contribute to a team designing and developing innovative medical devices or components/subsystems in support of company’s strategic plan.Utilizes training and experience to design and develop technical drawings and documents.Involved in in executions of test methods and simulation models’ development to mitigate design risks and ensure new design reliability as directed.Remains abreast of technical advancements and continually develops skills.Involved in creating//updating specifications, test methods and models, protocols, and reports.Participates in prototyping product, tools, and fixtures required for research and/or development purposes.Supports team to work with internal departments and external vendors to obtain prototype parts and to understand their capabilities and limitations.Coordinates with internal departments and vendors to receive prototypes for new / modified designs, performs engineering analysis and testing to ensure the design meets established requirements.Use empirical and experimental analysis to evaluate designs and identify potential issues with design.Gains knowledge of risk mitigation to anticipate risk and takes appropriate action.Participates in technical design reviews.Writes, reviews, and assesses impact of engineering changes.Completes engineering tasks per established timelines. Independently manage time and completion of assigned tasks.Supports improvements of products, processes, and/or design tools to be employed for investigation and design development.Understands and communicates new and existing engineering designs.Interprets drawings and specifications and communicate to suppliers, stakeholders, and customers.Prepares and presents clear presentation with engineering arguments supporting design within the team peers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience1-3 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering.CAD 3D modeling training and/or experience.Ability to multi-tasking across multiple projects in various stages of developments.Proficient with Solidworks, Siemen’s Team Center (APLM), and Solutions Business Manager (SBM ).Understands aspects of Design Planning, CR creation/workflow, and ability to write Description/Reason/Justification (DJR) statements in support of drawing releases.Experience with cable design, specification creation, and implementation in 3D model assemblies.Understanding of basic and advanced engineering concepts.Ability to apply technical and practical knowledge of engineering principles.Experience using business collaboration tools.Effective time management and prioritization skills.Demonstrated experience working in a team environment.

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx. Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides 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 Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. 

The base pay for this position is $48,000.00 – $96,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.