Manufacturing Engineering Contractor

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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. 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.

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.

As the Manufacturing Engineer II, you’ll have the chance to support the design of and development of manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.

Manage/support projects which include new production equipment, process improvements and cost reductions while supporting new product introductions. Improve product quality, labor efficiency, and throughput through the use of Lean manufacturing concepts

Coordinate the design, procurement, build and debug of tooling, and implementation of machinery and test equipment

Coordinate, set strategy, and drive projects with cross-functional teams

Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Bachelor's Degree Mechanical, Chemical or any engineering or technical degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Minimum 2 years of engineering experience, ideally in manufacturing

Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills

Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

International manufacturing experience preferred

Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred

Medical device experience preferred

Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. 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.

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Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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