Senior Mechanical Engineer II job opportunity at Abbott.



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Abbott Senior Mechanical Engineer II
Experience: 10-years
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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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.       JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Title: Sr. Mechanical Engineer II 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. You’ll also have access to: 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. The Opportunity This position works out of our San Diego, CA location in the I nfectious Disease Division of Abbott Rapid Diagnostics. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join our R&D organization developing next‑generation in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assays, consumables and instruments. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer (~10 years industry experience) who thrives in hands-on design, cross-functional systems development, and design transfer to operations.  You will play a key role in the design and development, and transfer of complex diagnostic systems involving microfluidics, optics, thermal control, microfabrication, and precision mechanisms. The successful candidate will bring strong engineering judgment, a system-level mindset, and the ability to balance innovation with reliability and manufacturability. What You’ll Work On R&D & Product Development Lead mechanical design and development of IVD instruments, subsystems, and consumables from concept through design transfer. Design and optimize systems involving: Microfluidics (low-volume liquid handling, reagent transport, containment) Microfabricated components and precision assemblies Thermal systems (incubation, PCR thermal cycling, temperature uniformity and control) Own mechanical architectures at the subsystem or system level, including interfaces with electrical, firmware, assay, and software teams. Develop and execute engineering test plans to characterize performance, reliability, and robustness. Analysis, Modeling & Optimization Perform analytical and numerical modeling to inform design decisions, including: Thermal modeling Structural analysis Optical modeling Fluidic or system-level performance modeling Conduct tolerance analysis and GD&T to ensure robust designs suitable for volume manufacturing. Use data and first principles reasoning to drive design iteration and risk reduction. Prototyping & Iteration Rapidly prototype mechanical designs using a variety of methods (machining, 3D printing, soft tooling). Build, test, and debug electro‑mechanical and fluidic prototypes. Drive design improvements based on empirical test results and failure analysis. Design Transfer & Manufacturing Support Lead or support design transfer to operations, including: DFM/DFA activities Supplier engagement and technical oversight Assembly process development Support manufacturing scale-up, yield improvement, and resolution of production issues. Author and review technical documentation supporting design controls, including drawings, specifications, verification protocols, and DHF content. Executes new devices, processes, equipment, materials, verification and validation. Implement approved Design Control procedures for development in accordance with FDA guidelines. Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborate closely with assay development, systems engineering, electrical engineering, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing teams. Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to design reviews. Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is a non-supervisory position. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Engineering or closely related STEM field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Minimum 8 years relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in engineering or similar STEM field. Previous experience similar in scope of work in a FDA regulated environment of at least 2 years. Previous experience of at least 2 years or more with collaborating closely with assay development, systems engineering, electrical engineering, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing teams. Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/ 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. Connect with us at abbott.com , on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/ , and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers .       The base pay for this position is $100,000.00 – $200,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.       JOB FAMILY: Product Development       DIVISION: ID Infectious Disease          LOCATION: United States > San Diego : 4545 Towne Center Court       ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:       WORK SHIFT: Standard       TRAVEL: Yes, 15 % of the Time       MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No       SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, 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

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