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. 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 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. **_The Opportunity_** This position works out of our **Sylmar, CA** location in the **Cardiac Rhythm Management** division. 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. The **Manufacturing Engineer I** will perform analysis to develop design specifications and performance requirements. Provides technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties and process (advantages/limitations) engineering planning. Selects techniques to solve problems and make sound design recommendations. **_MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE_** + Individual contributor that works under limited supervision. + Applies subject matter knowledge. + Requires capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge. + Responsible for undertaking production activities. **_MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES_** + Develop Subject Matter Expertise, and take lead, in designated change control/process/technical speciality.. + Establish oneself as key contact for designated process. + Develop and maintain working relationship with cross-functional peers, including Technical Support, Quality and Supply Chain. + Provide necessary support to production schedule requirements as designated by Team Leader. + Champion the principles and practices of GMP/GLP.Lead by example, and provide mentoring support for team members. + Minimize generation of deviations by ensuring that all relevant documentation is being followed and that verification steps are being completed accurately and objectively. + Demonstrate an understanding of the application of the Quality Policy through daily activities. + Ensure effective communication of process information and manufacturing issues to Team Leader and key stakeholder (Supply chain, Technical, etc.). + To ensure that the plant meets the quality requirements of its customers, internal quality systems, internal & external auditors and other external agencies. + To liaise with, seek appropriate advice from and report when necessary to colleagues in AIDD Sligo, AIDD Longford, Wiesbaden, ATM/HIAC Division. + To assist in preparation of the annual departmental budget. + To participate in the TM Lake County GMP/Audit readiness assessment per site procedures. + To assist in the periodic review of controlled documents per site procedures. + Maintain ETMS To Do List. + Conduct business in a manner that will protect human health, safety and the environment by complying with all applicable EHS laws, as well as the Abbott Global & Technical Standards. **_QUALIFICATIONS_** + Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Technical Field + 0-2 years experience engineering experience required. Experience designing and testing medical devices preferred. Experience developing manufacturing processes and technologies and designing for manufacturability preferred. **_Experience & Background_** + Experience working in Class III Medical Device environment. + 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 projects. + 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. The base pay for this position is $55,200.00 – $110,400.00. 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