Job Title: System Engineer, Laser
AutoReqId 101024BR
Job Family Engineering Research
Job Category Full-Time
Job Classification Experienced/Established
Division Abbott Vascular
Shift First
Relocation Assistance Within Country
Overview At Abbott, we provide the perspectives and experience
necessary to translate science into real solutions for
patients in over 130 markets worldwide. Today, Abbott's
nearly 90,000 employees are doing work that matters.
Job Description
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION:
Responsible for providing systems engineering support for the
creation and the development of tooling for new products (invasive
and non-invasive: stents, guidewires, catheters).
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and
Divisional Policies and procedures.
1. Researches, develops, designs, and evaluates mechanical and
electro-mechanical materials, components, assemblies, processes
and/or equipment.
2. Conducts feasibility studies to verify capability and functionality.
3. Develops new concepts from initial design to market release.
4. Directs support personnel and coordinates project activities.
5. Write and submit intellectual property (patents).
6. Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of research
and development.
7. Investigates and evaluates existing technologies.
8. Reviews or coordinates vendor activities to support development.
9. Write and submit professional articles for technical journals.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITY / SCOPE
Understands business environment and relates extensive
knowledge of internal and external technological activities
to trends. Interfaces with senior management on significant
matters, often requiring the coordination of activity across
organizational units. Participates in the development of
other technical contributors by facilitating training and
providing feedback and guidance. May lead a project team.
Provides technical leadership to business units. Acts as a
mentor to less-experienced staff and may provide work
direction or supervise other technical employees.
Exercises judgment independently. Plans and organizes
project assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
Initiates or maintains schedule for projects and project
milestones. Establishes priorities of individual or project
assignments. Selects methods and techniques to lead a
project to completion. Erroneous decisions or
recommendations would typically result in failure to
achieve major organizational objectives.
Skills/Experience
Requirements
Comprehensive knowledge of a particular technological
field. Uses in-depth knowledge of business unit functions
and cross group dependencies/ relationships. Is
recognized as an expert in work group and across
functions. Will perform this job in a quality system
environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can
result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.; 3.
(Cognitive Skills) Works on complex problems where
analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth
evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within
broadly defined practices and policies in selecting
methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining
results. Has broad knowledge of various technical
alternatives and their potential impact on the business.
Additional skills/experience:
-Strong understanding of system/equipment design.
- Knowledge of laser processing principles.
- Experience in laser processing of medical devices (e.g.
stents, catheters, and guidewires).
- Designs and develops systems with embedded lasers for
material processing.
- Experience in software programming (e.g. Visual Basic,
LabVIEW, or InduSoft).
- Uses CAD/CAM software to generate motion control
programs for various applications.
- Comprehensive knowledge in G-code programming of
motion control systems.
- Writes reports to document R&D experiments and
activities.
- Writes equipment qualification and process validation
documentation in accordance with internal quality
standards.
- Experience in implementing safety measures per ANSI
Z136.1 laser safety standards a plus
May be filled at a lower level depending on experience.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree plus 9+ years of related work
experience with a complete understanding of specified
functional area, or an equivalent combination of education
and work experience. Advanced degree preferred.
Significant Work Activities & Conditions
Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2
consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Percent of Travel 0 - 20 %
Country USA
State/Province California
Site Location Santa Clara, CA
Employer of Choice
Through numerous local, national and international
accolades, Abbott is regarded as an employer of choice for
our commitment to workplace excellence. Our employees
are given the tools to succeed, lead and grow, with
challenging opportunities and work that makes a
difference. Through our diverse healthcare businesses, we
connect people and potential in ways that no other company can.
Discover a world of opportunities at Abbott.
EEO Statement:
At Abbott, we believe that diversity drives innovation.
Innovative thinkers who are passionate about the work
they do, Abbott employees are representative of the
diversity of the patients we strive to serve every single day
across the globe.
To apply, please contact the hiring manager Li Chen
<mailto:li.chen_at_av.abbott.com>li.chen_at_av.abbott.com
or Design Group alum Sun Kim
<mailto:sunkoo.kim_at_av.abbott.com>sunkoo.kim_at_av.abbott.com
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Received on 2011-12-20 16:04:40