Senior Engineer, Manufacturing

Job Title

Senior 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. Youâll 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 student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelorâs 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 Abbottâs Heart Failure (HF) business, weâre 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 Sr. 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 Youâll Work On

• Manage and perform projects which include new production equipment installation and qualification, process improvements, yield improvements and cost reductions while supporting daily production activities.
• Collect and analyze in process data to evaluate capability and determine areas for process improvement
• Design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet daily production schedules.
• Enhancement of productivity and product quality
• Evaluation of production equipment
• Perform process validations (IQ, OQ, PQ, PPQ) and inspection and test method validations.
• 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.
• Support 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.
• Comply with the 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 Youâll Bring

Required

• Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, Manufacturing, related engineering degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 6 + 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)
• Medical Device experience preferred.
• 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 â 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)

Apply Now

* 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

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 $72,700.00 â $145,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.