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 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. For years, Abbott’s medical device businesses have offered technologies that are faster, more effective, and less invasive. Whether it’s glucose monitoring systems, innovative therapies for treating heart disease, or products that help people with chronic pain or movement disorders, our medical device technologies are designed to help people live their lives better and healthier. Every day, our technologies 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 finger sticks. **_The Opportunity_** This position works out of our **Liberty, South Carolina** 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. **_MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE_** Responsible for assisting the development of new manufacturing processes and equipment for use in production of medical devices. Works on process engineering problems of limited scope Follows standard procedures in executing experiments and process development studies Develops working relationships internally. **_MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES_** + Assist in designing or developing new manufacturing processes and equipment, and assist in process verification and validation. + Assist in optimizing manufacturing processes. + Conduct tests, collect and format data, and assist in analysis of engineering studies (DOEs). + Assists in start up of new equipment and execution of validation protocols. + Communicate effectively and participate on cross functional development teams. + Participates in technical design reviews for process equipment and product design and requirements documents. + Responsible for utilizing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system **_Qualifications_** + Associates Degree (± 13 years) in an Engineering / Technical Discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Physics preferred). **OR** + An equivalent combination of education and work experience **_Preferred Qualifications_** Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) **_Experience/Background_** + 0-3 years Technical or relevant experience. + Knowledge of general engineering principals. + Technical experience in mechanical or chemical engineering with excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Experience in performing engineering calculations, controlled tests, statistical analyses. Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) * 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on 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. 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