Process Development Engineer II

$57,300 - $114,700/Yr

Abbott Laboratories - Saint Paul, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Paul, MN

10,001+ employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Process Development Engineer II at Abbott plays a crucial role in supporting the Structural Heart Medical Device Division by focusing on process development, design optimization, validation, and production support. This position is essential for ensuring high-quality manufacturing processes and involves collaboration with various functional groups to achieve project goals related to schedule, performance, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Establish processes based on product and print requirements.
• Evaluate process and design alternatives based on Design for Manufacturability principles.
• Design and qualify equipment, fixtures, and tooling to understand process input and output relations via technical reports and Test Method Validations (TMV).
• Write protocols and reports, and execute IQ/OQ/PQs, and PPQs for process validation.
• Resolve problems through root cause analysis and troubleshooting, implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Perform risk management activities using Failure Mode and Effect Analysis methodology (e.g. dFMEA, pFMEA).
• Provide technical support for manufacturing processes and equipment to ensure high quality and yield.
• Lead and interact with functional groups (e.g. research and development, quality, manufacturing, supply chain) to define work breakdown and achieve project goals.
• Plan and conduct small to medium size projects, coordinating and monitoring activities.
• Manage program compliance with internal and external standards (e.g. Design Control, Process Validation, and Process Control Plans).
• Understand work environment issues (e.g. OSHA regulations).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• 2-5 years engineering experience

Nice-to-haves

• Experience developing manufacturing processes, technologies, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Experience with statistical analysis (e.g. Gage R&R, Cpk, SPC, DOE), Six Sigma certification and Minitab experience preferred.
• Medical device experience
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• Excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program
• FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree