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. JOB DESCRIPTION: A healthy heart is essential to good health. That's why we're committed to advancing treatments for people with cardiovascular disease. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, our breakthrough medical technologies help restore people's health so they can get back to living their best lives, faster. We focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats. We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Engineer II, Product Analysis for our Sylmar, CA location. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Perform failure analysis on explanted biomedical implant products and provide technical expertise to the Product Analysis Laboratory. Analyze product failures, develop and implement investigative protocols to identify root causes, and conduct technical evaluations to support quality and reliability objectives. Additionally, supervise and develop operations support staff responsible for product intake, documentation, tracking, and preparation activities that enable efficient laboratory operations. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES • Supervises and develops a team of operations support staff, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and workload prioritization to support laboratory operations and departmental objectives. • Perform failure analysis on explanted long-term biomedical implant products. • Work requires the application of theoretical principles, evaluation, ingenuity, and creative/analytical techniques to identify root cause failure mechanisms. • Must be able to meet deadlines on multiple assignments and be able to operate in a diverse cross-functional team environment. • Proactively identifies and removes process barriers and implements improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of laboratory operations and failure analysis activities. • May serve as lead and assign work to less experienced personnel and serve as a mentor when assisting less experienced lab staff in solving more complex problems. • Works cross functionally and collaboratively with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Surveillance. • Assists in defining test equipment requirements necessary to fulfill quality and reliability objectives. • Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. • Complies with U.S. 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. QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications Education Education Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) Mechanical Engineering preferred, or Engineering, Science, or closely related discipline (OR) an equivalent combination of education and work experience Experience/Background Experience Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in performing failure analysis, with demonstrated leadership, mentoring, project leadership, or supervisory experience preferred. Requires comprehensive written and verbal communication, interpersonal, facilitation, presentation, quantitative, analytical, organizational, and follow-up skills, the ability to meet deadlines on multiple projects as well as the ability to converse effectively with all levels of employees. A documented record of delivering reliability engineering information which adds value to management’s decision making process is required. Advanced personal computer skills including spreadsheet, word processing database management, and specialized applications. Must be able to handle multiple assignments. An advanced credential in relevant discipline/concentration. A relevant professional certification or designation. Previous experience in failure analysis and in the medical device industry is highly desirable. Academic or in-house courses in project management, Six-Sigma, leadership, Total Quality Management (TQM) and various technical applications as noted above are also desired. 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 The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $81,500.00 – $141,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality DIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management LOCATION: United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time 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. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter

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