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:

About Abbott

Diagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of health conditions.

Abbotts life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health. Were empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbotts diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

Our locations in Lake Forest, IL and Scarborough, Maine (can be remote) currently have an opportunity for a Sr. Molding Engineer The Molding Engineer is responsible for design, development, implementation and ongoing support of plastic molded plastic part for Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Division. Serves as both a technical expert as well as a project engineer within the Molding and Packaging Engineering group. Works regularly with R&D, operations, supply chain, quality and suppliers. Performs capacity analysis for molds, injection molding machines and makes recommendations for future investment. Managing measurement system analysis, design control and executing equipment selection, process development, validation, FMEA and Design of Experiments (DOEs).

WHAT YOU'LL DO

* Establish and scientifically develop a robust molding process window by applying Scientific/Decoupled Molding methodologies utilizing design of experiment (DOE) tools and software
* Full understanding and development of the relationship between molding key process input variables (KPIVs) and key process output variables (KPOVs) for plastic components throughout the value stream
* Specify all molding cell equipment from mold, molding machines, EoAT, machine side automation, etc.
* Act as the project engineer for injection mold design reviews and development
* Drive Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at equipment manufacturers for acceptance per equipment URS and mold build standards
* Read, challenge, develop and maintain a working knowledge of Quality Procedures and Work Instructions
* Work in a team environment, providing technical process support to other engineers within the group and across multiple manufacturing sites and TPMs
* Lead new mold design, testing and sampling, DOEs, material sampling, engineering changes, etc.
* Understanding of material Science of plastics (resin chemistry).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required

* Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering or scientific discipline.
* Minimum of 6 years of technical relevant work experience.
* Knowledge of mold design fundamentals, molding process development, plastic resin behavior and required tooling/equipment.
* Strong technical experience in mechanical engineering with excellent written and verbal communication skills is essential.
* Solid understanding of processes and materials used in the development and manufacturing of medical devices.
* Solid experience in performing complex engineering calculations and relating results to controlled tests, including statistical analyses and tolerance analyses.
* Working in a development environment with an emphasis on new medical device development.
* Writing product requirements and design specifications.
* Supporting equipment/facility/process commissioning and validation desired.
* Designing for manufacture of low cost, disposable products.

Preferred

* Bachelors Degree and/or masters degree in an Engineering or technical discipline such as Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or industrial Engineering.
* 2-4 years in the plastic injection and blow molding industry, preferably in the medical device industry.
* Knowledge of FDA QSRs and ISO requirements preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

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

* A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Manufacturing roles only)
* Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Manufacturing roles only)
* 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.

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JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

DIVISION:

ARDx Abbott Rapid Diagnostics

LOCATION:

United States > Scarborough : 10 Southgate Rd

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

United States > Lake Forest : J49 Floor-1

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf