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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and software, vessel closure devices and peripheral stents.

Our location in Irvine, CA , Santa Clara, CA or Temecula, CA currently has an opportunity for an Associate R&D Engineer.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Works under direct supervision developing engineering product designs or processes (which may include assembly, test, fixtures, tooling and/or software). Performs engineering tests in support of design qualification. Documents test procedures and results in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Design products and/or processes under direct supervision of more senior engineer or manager.
• Performs tests per written protocols and accurately records results in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Generates engineering documentation of design output.
• Responsible for performing assignments in accordance with Abbott standards.
• Works under direct supervision.
• Reports to a more senior engineer or manager.
• Contact is primarily within department.
• Typically works on small assignments involving a single engineering discipline (eg. mechanical, electrical, software).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Minimum Education:

Bachelors degree plus 0-2 years of related work experience with a basic understanding of specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Minimum Experience / Training Required:

Emerging skills in utilizing computer design tools (as applicable).

Ability to use simple engineering test equipment (as applicable).

Ability to work in a team environment.

Experience or education in the following: Mechanical Engineer, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering.

Solidworks Software, a plus

WHAT 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
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• 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.

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