Mechanical Test Engineer II

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Our Neuromodulation business is an area of expertise for Abbott. This business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. Our Solutions include Proclaim (TM) XR SCS System, the 1 Spinal cord stimulator on the market, Proclaim (TM) DRG Neurostimulator, the only FDA approved DRG therapy and a market leader in radiofrequency ablation therapy, Abbott RFA. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum. Our deep brain stimulation technology for progressive diseases help people manage their Parkinson''s disease and essential tremor symptoms, steering away from side effects.Our location in Plano, TX currently has an opportunity for a Mechanical Test Engineer II. The Mechanical Test Engineer will be responsible for performing mechanical engineering testing to support the design and development effort of spinal cord, peripheral nerve, and deep brain implantable stimulation systems.This includes working with engineers on test protocols, designers for test fixtures, test set-up, running mechanical tests, coordinating with outside vendors for additional testing and assisting with writing of test summaries/reports.WHAT YOU''LL DOStrong understanding of Design Controls, Verification, Validation and Design Transfer.Develop Design Input, Output, Verification and Validation plan for Design FunctionDevelop and execute Verification and Validation protocols based on system requirementsDevelop and initiate sampling procedures and statistical process control methodsDrive quality control activities (including, but not limited to, FMEA, Hazard Analysis etc.)Develop test strategies to determine the best means of providing design verification and reliability.Validate test methods using equipment qualification, software validation, DOE, and measurement analysis.Develop and qualify new test tools and protocols, ensuring that test objectives are effectively incorporated.Coordinate assigned projects resources (technical and equipment) maximizing test throughput efficiencyPlan time and priorities in an effective manner to achieve all tasks assigned with the objective of assuring data integrity and compliance.Apply design for reliability (DFR) and design for test (DFT) concepts (DFMEA, FTA, etc) during the product development process to ensure that designs are intrinsically reliable.Analyze test data for conformance to pre-determined acceptance criteria and prepare formal reports and results summaries.Assist the engineering team in failure investigations / root cause analysis for problems identified during lab testing and field issues.Work with lab technicians, both internal and external, to execute and troubleshoot product testingUse problem-solving skills: 5Ms, 5 Whys, Gage R&R, etc. to determine the root cause of issues.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU''LL BRINGRequiredBachelors in Mechanical/Electrical/Biomedical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and work experience.2+ years technical work experience in the engineering field.Strong expertise with PC applications including MS Word, MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.PreferredMedical Device experienceMRI or RF experience is a plusWHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Include for Manufacturing roles only)Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Include for Manufacturing roles only)Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programsPaid time off401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchThe stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesLearn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

Created: 2021-11-29