Associate Systems Integration Specialist

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity The Associate Systems Integration Specialist will work out of our Abbott Park IL location in the Transfusion Medicine Unit in Core Diagnostics. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers. The Associate Systems Integration Specialist is responsible for bringing together the component subsystems into one system and ensuring that the subsystems (including hardware, software, and assay) function together as a system. Ensures end-to-end traceability of functionality and product performance requirements. Works closely with Systems Engineers to evaluate system performance (requirements), identify potential impact, and plan appropriate integration testing. Contributes to multiple projects and design changes in support of investigations. Resolves product problems and technical issues Ensures systems design and documentation meet all safety and regulatory compliance. What you will do Participates in system, software, hardware design reviews and test planning reviews to support assessment of performance against design specification; reliability testing, and assessment of system interactions. Define appropriate test plans and test methods considering potential impact to user needs and system requirements. Writes and executes moderately complex system related verification and/or characterization protocols and data packages. Applies moderately complex quantitative methods, analyzes data, evaluates results, forms conclusions and provides improvements. Implement improvements; provide input into project deliverables and timelines. Troubleshoots issues to determine root cause and proposing possible solutions. Investigate moderately complex issues at system level (hardware, assay, software interaction). Apply process and work methodologies by interfacing and communicating system level issues with peers/cross-functional groups. Collaborate with various organizations/disciplines (e.g., software, hardware, test, operations, manufacturing) to ensure system performance and customer expectations are met. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field Knowledge of laboratory duties, PC Skills, data representation preferred. Ability to apply good laboratory practices to assigned task or activity and to work independently. Experience with cross-functional teamwork and decision making. Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Experience with root cause analysis Experience with statistical data analysis Experience with executing integration test plans for complex electro-mechanical systems. Prior medical device Experience: electro-mechanical, chemical, or biochemical technologies as they pertain to the design, integration, evaluation and commercialization of diagnostic systems. Experience implementing various product and process improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing) Hands on experience with diagnostic medical equipment in a laboratory environment. Preferred Qualifications At least one year of previous experience in an FDA regulated industry such as Abbott or similar company. Diagnostic Lab experience desirable. Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: 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. Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at and on Facebook at The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $101,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Product Development DIVISION: TM Transfusion Medicine LOCATION: United States > Abbott Park : AP20 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 15 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No 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), Routine work with chemicals, Work with human blood or other potentially infectious materials, Work with infectious organisms or known infectious materials Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter