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.

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At Abbott, diverse ideas, perspectives, and expertise allow us to create life-changing solutions that help people live healthier lives. In 150 countries and with businesses spanning nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices, and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott offers you enormous opportunities to explore your interests and help you achieve your career and personal goals.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer within our Abbott Rapid Diagnostics business located at San Diego, CA. In this role, you will provide technical expertise to the design and development of point-of-care, rapid in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) for Infectious Disease.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The position of Senior Mechanical Engineer provides mechanical engineering skills and expertise to a R&D team developing products for point-of-care testing. The focus of this individual will be on design, prototyping, testing, and debugging of cartridges and subsystems. Collaboration with the broader R&D team, consisting of assay development scientists and instrument hardware/software engineers, is essential to delivering new products from concept to launch. The ideal applicant has a strong mechanical engineering background.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Creates and improves designs for microfluidic cartridges and similar IVD consumables.

• Designs and assembles proof-of-principle prototypes. Conducts feasibility studies of the design to determine ability to function as intended. Uses the data to drive design iterations.

• Leads troubleshooting efforts to determine root cause for mechanical failures

• Work with the larger team to evaluate and integrate technologies into a platform that meets product requirements.

• Maintain detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and development and assist in transfer to manufacturing.

• Coordinate activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure the delivery of supplies or services needed to meet scheduled timelines.

• Identify and communicate with key contacts outside own area of expertise.

• Perform other duties & projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• BS in Mechanical Engineering and >5 years of experience in product development.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Skills in solid modeling (SolidWorks)

• Ability to work hands-on to make prototypes and test fixtures

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Organized and detail oriented.

Preferred

• Experience in medical device development and design controls.

• Machining experience

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

• Paid time off

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is $83,600.00 – $167,200.00. 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