Engineer, Senior (Product Engineering) - Abbott Point of Care (Ottawa)

at  Abbott Laboratories

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired 5+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience. A post-graduate education / degree is desired and may contribute towards the desired years of experience.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills.
• Ability to design experiments, analyze and interpret data, document conclusions.
• Analytical skills, creativity and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team members, lead cross-functional teams and also to work independently.
• Ability to convey communications clearly, concisely, and accurately; both verbal and written.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five plus years related work experience in an engineering role.
• Experience in immunoassay products.
• Background in CAPA, design change processes, project management and quality verifications in a medical device setting.
• Willingness to work in labs, manufacturing areas, and office environments.
• Very strong investigational skills, drive to understand and solve problems.
• Very strong technical writing skills.
• Propensity for continuous learning and experimentation.
• Proficiency with JMP, PASS or Minitab software used for statistical plans/rationale.
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• Support continuous improvement by leading design change projects that impact product quality, cost, and supply to the customer.
• Build and share expertise in the cartridge design for the on-market products. Translate expertise from on market products into supporting new products to market launch.
• Gather and analyze data from product measurements and inline process measurements to investigate challenging problems and provide recommendations for technically supported strategies.
• Create and execute efficient experimental strategies using DOE methods to identify potential design improvements.
• Independently execute assigned tasks by applying standard engineering theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Document results of experiments in a manner consistent with the Quality System.
• Lead cross-functional team meetings to share information and support key strategic projects.
• Communicate and present progress updates on key projects for management review.
• May provide supervision and mentorship to junior staff.
• Keep up to date with the latest technical developments in related areas, assess and integrate appropriate changes to work practices.