Staff Manufacturing Engineer_

Atlanta

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.

**Job Title**

**Staff Manufacturing Engineer**

**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 (bbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (bbott.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.

**The Opportunity**

This position works out of our Atlanta, GA location in the Heart Failure Division. In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Staff Manufacturing Engineer to design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality. This position is to support the development/transfer of new product design into manufacturing and provide technical solutions. This position is required to work in ISO class 5 and class 7 cleanroom environments and required handling production materials and process chemicals.

Each employee can make a difference at Abbott and has the power, either individually or as a team, to influence the success of the company. We are team-oriented, fast-paced and progressive. We value people with great ideas who partner with others both internally and externally to take actions and accomplish goals.

**What You’ll Work On**

+ Attract, develop, and retain a diverse qualified staff through effective training, succession planning strategies, and ongoing performance feedback. Drive culture of engagement and inclusivity throughout the organization through clear communication, collaboration, and recognition.

+ Mange the financial performance of the department in accordance with the planned budgets.

+ Independently or lead a project team to identify, plan and conduct medium to large size projects that require custom, risk-managed execution plans, investigation and/or equipment.

+ Manage and perform projects which include new production equipment installation (IQ) and process qualification (OQ,PQ,PPQ,IMV,TMV), process improvements, yield improvements and cost reductions while supporting daily production activities. Monitor quality of implementation against overall project/program/ site objectives and quality system requirements.

+ Enhancement of productivity and product quality

+ Interface with vendors for incoming components.

+ Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment.

+ Utilize the process improvement tools like SPC, DOE, Gage R&R etc.

+ Understand and utilize electronic data collection systems and computer software packages to analyze data using basic statistics.

+ Perform manufacturing concepts like Value Stream mapping, 5S and Visual Workplace to improve quality, labor efficiency, and throughput.

+ Write protocols and reports.

+ Generate and modify manufacturing process documentation.

+ Work with cross functional teams to transfer new products efficiently and effectively into manufacturing.

+ Provide direct technical support on production issues (e.g. part & assembled product quality dispositions, interim containment actions, root cause analysis, resolution planning, validation, & implementation) under NCMR or CAPA.

+ Provide guidance to other engineers and technicians.

+ Develop and implement process improvements.

+ Resolve and facilitate resolution of problems, identify root causes to prevent re-occurrence.

+ Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

+ Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.

+ Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

+ Perform other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

**Education and Experience You’ll Bring**

**Required**

+ Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, Manufacturing, related engineering degree or equivalent experience is required. Master and/or PhD degree or Medical Device experience preferred.

+ 10+ years of relevant engineering experience with a variety of Semiconductor, MEMS manufacturing processes and Clean Room equipment required.

+ Experience with various solvent and acid cleans, Wet and Dry etch, PVD and sputtering metal deposition, Photolithography, wire-bonding equipment and processes.

+ Wafer alignment and bonding, laser cutting, various test and measurement equipment.

+ Excellent wafers and individual device handling.

+ Experience expertise in process and equipment validations, quality analysis and resolution (process improvements)

+ Require solid computer skills using Microsoft Office, Proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel.

+ Experience with Solidworks, Minitab, and CAD systems.

+ Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.

+ Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

+ Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

+ Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish assigned tasks.

+ Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

+ Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.

+ Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

+ Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.

**Preferred**

+ Experience expertise in process and equipment validations, quality analysis & resolution (process improvements)

+ Practical experience/knowledge of DFM, DFX and GD&T principles valuable

+ Expertise with root cause analysis, troubleshooting, process capability analysis, risk analysis and design of experiment are desirable

+ Experience with CAD design, SPC, DOE, CMM, six sigma concepts, and/or project management skills a plus

+ Strong communication skills – verbal & written skills, good collaboration & coordination skills with cross functional teams

+ Good organization and time utilization skills. Knowledge of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, MS Project, Powerpoint)

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* 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 (bbottbenefits.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.

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The base pay for this position is $95,000.00 – $190,000.00. 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 [email protected]