Job Description

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbotts Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions. The position of Manufacturing Engineer II is within our Infectious Disease Developed Markets business unit located at Westbrook, Maine. In this role you will be responsible for supporting product development from concept through sustained manufacturing of FDA regulated products. Support of process development and equipment acquisition. Experience with manufacturing processes, quality/cost savings initiatives and implementation of engineering principles while assuring compliance with cGMP, quality and safety standards.
If you seek a dynamic role where your contributions will pave the way in developing new products, systems, and processes, come work with us!
This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
\- Responsible for process development, equipment specification, acquisition and implementation.
\- Works to identify root cause of manufacturing failures using structured problem solving. Applies root cause fixes to prevent reoccurrence.
\- Evaluates machine logic, electromechanical systems and process controls to troubleshoot equipment.
\- Completes design of experiments, validation, completion of testing and analysis of data for continuous improvement activities. Presents data to equipment teams.
\- Suggests and supports new methods or materials for continual improvement of quality and efficiency.
\- Analyzes current equipment for process suitability and provides detailed plans for improvement
\- Creates and revises manufacturing documents, specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety instructions, validation protocols, risk assessments, and procedures and other technical documents to ensure compliant, efficient and safe procedures
\- Works with other engineers and technicians in developing solutions and improvements in materials, equipment and process as necessary
\- Participates in teams as necessary to ensure continual improvement, safety and compliance
\- Provides training and process expertise for product processing in specific areas such as process development, tooling development and validation.

Manages engineering project teams and coordinates activities. Mentors junior engineers and maintenance technicians. Initiates and works to resolve Quality Incidents and CAPA. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

\- BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:
\- Bachelor's degree (BS) in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
\- Minimum three years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
\- Familiarity with a variety of material testing and measuring methods.
\- Knowledge of Database software; CAD software; Development software; Internet software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Project Management software; Microsoft Excel software and Microsoft Word software.

\- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
\- Experience working in a GMP, FDA, ISO and USDA regulated environment.
\- Familiarity with cGMP and ISO 13485 regulations and practices.
\- Familiarity with statistical analysis software (Minitab).
COMPETENCIES:
\- Familiarity with cGMP and ISO 13485 regulations and practices
\- Ability to read and troubleshoot existing ladder logic.
\- Familiarity with a variety of material testing and measuring methods
\- Ability to generate new ladder logic for the sequencing of complex manufacturing tasks.
\- Ability to modify and troubleshoot existing user interfaces.
\- Ability to design and implement new user interface functionality.
\- Ability to troubleshoot and tune control loops.
\- Ability to modify robot programs and taught positions.
\- Ability to sequence new robot paths and functions.
\- Ability to troubleshoot existing vision inspection applications.
\- Ability to design new systems to include lens and lighting selection.
\- Ability to create robust inspection logic for the disposition of product.
\- Ability to read and trace machine control systems from electrical prints
\- Ability to troubleshoot common machine control hardware (relays, fuses, breakers, etc.)
\- Ability to generate and modify electrical prints to support controls upgrade and integration

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

DIVISION:

ARDx Abbott Rapid Diagnostics

LOCATION:

United States > Scarborough : 10 Southgate Rd

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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