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 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. · 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 a high employer contribution · Tuition 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** 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. Performs research and engineering laboratory functions involving the layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modification of mechanical or electro-mechanical materials, devices, assemblies, subassemblies, systems. and products. **What You’ll Work On** • Performs a variety of duties in the electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, chemical, or optical areas. • Builds or assembles prototype materials, components, subassemblies and assemblies. • Constructs, operates, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, maintains and tests equipment, systems or products. •Works from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions. • Performs tests, analyzes data and writes reports. • Reviews or develops processing or manufacturing instructions. • Maintains detailed documentation through all phases of development, testing and analysis. • May assist in the transfer of technology and/or contribute in cross-functional discussions regarding device performance allegations. • Mentor less senior employees in work group and offer counsel. • Plans and organizes non-routine tasks w/approval. • Initiates or maintains work schedule. • Establishes priorities of work assignments. • Solves a wide range of complex problems requiring advanced interpretation of generally defined procedures and practices. • Selects methods and practices to obtain imaginative, thorough, and practical solutions to questions. • Understands organizational structure and positions of key employees. • Maintains general knowledge of products/services associated with area and employees involved with specific product lines and services. **Required Qualifications** + Minimum 4 years Related work experience. + May also require a license or certification in the area of expertise. + Applies extensive knowledge of advanced technical concepts and practices, and a complete understanding of product or systems fundamentals in a functional area, and working knowledge of other related disciplines. + Utilizes/interprets advanced numerical and statistical data and computer software programs to present documentation and analysis and resolve complex problems. + Will perform this job in a quality system environment. + Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations. + Performs complex technical assignments usually without established procedures. + Assists in the design, development, evaluation or modification of all area-specific equipment, materials, systems, and/or product. + May determine types of tests or develop preventative maintenance plans. + Assignments require considerable judgment, initiative, creativity and leadership in troubleshooting, suggesting alternatives, and making recommendations for continuous quality improvement methods Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com 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 The base pay for this position is $21.05 – $42.15 per hour. 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