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.

Process Development Engineer II

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.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 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 St Paul, MN location, supporting our Structural Heart Medical Device Division. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease. This role with support our process development process, working on design, optimization, validation, risk management and production support.

What You'll Work On

Design Support - Establish processes based on product and print requirements. Evaluate process and design alternatives based on Design for Manufacturability principles.Process Optimization - Design and qualify equipment, fixtures, and tooling in order to understand process input and output relations via technical reports and Test Method Validations (TMV).Process Validation - Protocol and report writing, as well as execution of IQ/OQ/PQs, and PPQs.Root Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting - Resolves and/or facilitates the resolution of problems including identifying causes and implementing solutions to prevent re-occurrence.Risk Management - Perform risk management activities using Failure Mode and Effect Analysis methodology (e.g. dFMEA, pFMEA).Production support - Provide technical support for manufacturing processes and equipment to ensure high quality and yield.Lead and interact with functional groups (e.g. research and development, quality, manufacturing, supply chain) as necessary to define work breakdown to achieve project goals related to schedule, performance, and cost.Plan and conduct small to medium size projects. Coordinates and monitors activities. Makes judgments regarding quality of implementation within discipline.Manage program compliance with internal and external standards (e.g. Design Control, Process Validation, and Process Control Plans).Understand work environment issues (e.g. OSHA regulations, etc.).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering2-5 years engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing manufacturing processes, technologies, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).Experience with statistical analysis (e.g. Gage R&R, Cpk, SPC, DOE), Six Sigma certification and Minitab experience preferred.Medical device experienceAbility to work within a team, and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced environment.Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish tasks.Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a timely manner.Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

* 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.

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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 $57,300.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.