Intern (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

• Enrolled in bachelor’s degree program in Science or Engineering with Chemical, Biochemical, Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering focus.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills.
• Ability to design experiments, analyze and interpret data, and document conclusions.
• Analytical skills, creativity and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team members and work independently.
• Willingness to work in labs, manufacturing areas, and office environments.
• Very strong investigational skills, drive to understand and solve problems.
• Propensity for continuous learning and experimentation.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts and statistics.
• Effective at dealing with a variety of people and understanding/communicating their requirements.
• Self-directed, proactive and not easily discouraged.
• Excellent organizational, planning and scheduling skills.
• Good oral/written communication skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is considered an important asset.
• Experience working in an ISO and FDA regulated environment is an asset.
• Experience with LEAN Six Sigma manufacturing principles is an asset.
• This is a one-year contract position from May 2024 to May 2025.
  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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• 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.
• Create verification, validation and engineering file protocols and reports consistent with the Quality System.
• Attend cross-functional team meetings to share information.
• Keep up to date with the latest technical developments in related areas, assess and integrate appropriate changes to work practices.
• Experience with GMP and in working in an ISO and FDA regulated environment is an asset. Experience with LEAN Six Sigma manufacturing principles is an asset.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills: experience with statistics.
• Organizational and leadership skills. Project management experience is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels in the organization.