North Chicago, IL, 60064, USA
6 days ago
Senior Scientist, Engineering II
Job Description The Senior Engineer position within the Science and Technology (S&T) organization is responsible for the development, improvement, and verification of electro-mechanical medical devices. This technical expert will, with little supervision, primarily apply engineering knowledge and ingenuity in the execution of design improvements. Responsibilities: + Manage device design changes by interfacing with cross-functional teams both at manufacturing partners and within AbbVie. Team member has full awareness of the potential consequences (defects and failure modes) of design changes to electromechanical drug delivery devices. Mitigates risk through strong technical acumen, detailed planning, and engineering confidence testing. + Verification testing (planning, fixture development, test method validation, protocol development, and test execution). The team member will be responsible for multiple, often concurrent, projects including those involving external development partners. + Propose and prioritize device refinements based upon patient feedback, manufacturing records, and feedback from other stakeholders. + Conduct analyses (e.g. calculations, FEA, tolerance analysis, etc.) as needed to improve product and component designs. + Lead and/or participate in root cause investigations and design solutions for complex engineering problems. + Responsible for compliance with applicable procedures, regulations, and standards (e.g. IEC 60601-1:2020, ISO 10993-1:2018). Ensures quality and effectiveness of projects through sound design, early risk assessments, and implementation of fallback strategies. + Maintains device history file (DHF) + Elevates AbbVie’s device development (execution and procedures). This includes the identification and leadership of improvement initiatives and connecting unrelated concepts to refine and/or replace our products and processes. + Some travel may be required Qualifications + Bachelors Degree in Engineering with a desired 8+ years of significant engineering experience. A post-graduate education / degree is desired and may contribute towards the desired years of experience. + Has a career history marked by a consistent series of technical contributions and accomplishments. + Interacts well with diverse groups within engineering and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators. + Proficient in Solidworks Additional Information AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html Salary: $103,500 - $197,000
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