Sr. Systems Engineer - Hematology Analyzers

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:

ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS:

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott's life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations - with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.

Our location in Irving, Texas currently has a full-time opportunity for a Sr. Systems Engineer

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Sr. Systems Engineer within Abbott's Hematology division Leads the engineering assessment, design and development of subsystems and other complex designs.

• Translates requirements into new solutions - Develops requirements and specifications for new and existing engineering designs.
• Provides input to product requirements and translates product requirements into component or Subsystem Specifications.
• Design - Leads and proposes engineering designs and design changes.
• Leads engineering design reviews with CFT and recommends improvements.
• Responsible for subsystem design, ensures design solutions are optimized and address requirements.
• Uses technical knowledge and experiences to identify alternative design approaches.
• Develops Simulations & Prototypes - Develops simulations or prototypes for new / modified subsystem or system designs and performs engineering analysis and testing.
• Implements the design of new products and/or product improvements - Implements the design for components or complex subsystems and ensures designs meet established requirements.
• Responsible for updating / creating detailed design specifications for components or subsystems.
• Verifies Solution - Responsible for protocol development and verification of subsystem or system designs.
• Documenting and Managing Change - Justifies changes, quality and regulatory information, and manufacturing readiness information.
• Completes change documentation to include technical rationale and formal verification test results.
• Advances Engineering Expertise - Maintains current technical skills and functional area expertise.
• Recommends improvements to Engineering policies and procedures.
• Anticipates and/or Develops/Applies Risk Mitigation - Evaluates engineering technical risks and identifies alternatives, makes recommendations and takes appropriate actions.
• Integrates inputs and assists in the development and review of risk management documentation including FMEAs, hazards and modes of control.
• Collaborates across functional areas - Interprets, presents, and delivers information with product team members, scientists, engineers, and other systems development personnel across sites.
• Ensures quality through design Techniques and Design Alternatives - Leads and participates in Engineering Design Reviews utilizing Engineering Procedures and Engineering Tools, makes recommendations and identifies design alternatives.
• Consolidates results of separate design elements for design reviews.
• Performs independent reviewer role for discipline area.
• Performs Investigations - Leads investigations to determine root cause for complex issues.
• Arrives at timely conclusions.
• Maintains adherence to the Quality System - Implements and maintains the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Follows functional area policies and procedures.
• Recommends improvements to policies and procedures.
• Utilizes appropriate experimental, statistical and engineering tools.
• Obtains Customer Feedback for new and/or improved products - Obtains and provides inputs from internal sources and other internal or external customers and integrates inputs into product to achieve engineering goals.
• Strategic Orientation - Ensures plans are focused on site and division priorities.
• Works with cross functional team in collaborative environment.
• Leads and Mentors - Trains and mentors associate engineers and engineers in design tools and processes.
• Assists with maintenance and installation of laboratory equipment, including analytical instruments, as necessary

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or closely related discipline preferred.
• Applies engineering technical knowledge for specified engineering discipline for subsystem development.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of product or discipline.
• Moderate knowledge of external regulations and standards affecting IVDs and biologics.
• 4 years progressive work experience with degree or sufficient transferable experience to demonstrate functional equivalence to a degree

Preferred / Optional / Ideal Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering discipline/concentration. Master's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 6 years in relevant, progressively more responsible work experience in medical product development.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary teams/projects
• Experience preferred with root cause analysis and/or failure mode analysis
• Experience with DOORS
• Project coordinator or comparable experience in the healthcare or laboratory industry

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• Pension Plan (exceptions may apply)
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• On-site fitness center and cafeteria

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow 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.

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The salary for this role is between:

N/A

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

DIVISION:

HEMA Hematology

LOCATION:

United States > Irving : LC-02

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT 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.

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