Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job ID: 31157929Posted: Posted TodayStart Date: 2026-08-06Location: United States - Texas - Irving, United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeAbbott 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:Title: Sr. Manufacturing EngineerWorking at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 ofFree medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition 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 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 The person hired as the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will work out of our Irving, TX location in the Core Lab Business Unit. 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. What You’ll Work OnProvide technical leadership and engineering expertise to support new and existing medical devices, prototypes, tools, fixtures, and manufacturing processes. Lead component and subassembly development activities while collaborating across cross-functional teams.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, verify, and validate medical device components and subsystems in compliance with regulatory requirements.Evaluate designs using experimental, analytical, and simulation-based methods.Select appropriate materials, components, manufacturing processes, and technologies.Develop test methods, simulation models, and reliability strategies to reduce design risk.Create and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, schematics, and design records.Design and build prototypes, fixtures, tools, and test systems that support product development.Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to improve product quality and production efficiency.Perform root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for complex technical issues.Contribute to risk management activities including dFMEA, pFMEA, and risk assessments.Lead technical discussions and provide project direction across cross-functional teams.Support continuous improvement initiatives for products, processes, and engineering tools.Conduct design reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.May serve as an Independent Reviewer and lead small project teams.Required QualificationsBachelors Degree in an Engineering or closely related STEM fieldan equivalent combination of education and work experienceMinimum 6 years Relevant ExperienceExperience conducting engineering studies and validations, including data analysis using statistically sound methodology and authoring technical reports.Ability to design engineering test methods.Demonstrated expertise and proficiency with design and trouble shooting. Experience leading cross-functional risk assessments for new products or process changes. Strong project management skills.Deep understanding of equipment functionality.Ability to understand regulations and regulatory environment.APreferred QualificationsStrong problem-solving and analytical skills.Experience applying engineering principles to complex product development challenges.Ability to independently manage technical projects and meet established timelines.Experience with medical devices, regulated environments, and design controls preferred.Strong written and verbal communication skills.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 $78,000.00 – $156,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:Product DevelopmentDIVISION:CRLB Core LabLOCATION:United States > Irving : LC-8ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Yes, 5 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:NoSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: is the Law link - Espanol: