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Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
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The Opportunity
Our location in Irving TX currently has an opportunity for a Staff Mechanical Engineer. In this exciting role you will be supporting the Abbott Hematology organization by being a Subject Matter Expert in technical aspects of the organizations instrumentation platforms.
The position comprises Service and System Integration responsibilities within an R&D team by supporting and developing Hematology testing platforms.
What Youll Work On
We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the design development and support of innovative medical devices and instrumentation platforms. This role involves cross-functional collaboration advanced engineering analysis and hands-on service support to ensure product excellence and regulatory compliance.
Product & Process Development
Independently lead and oversee tasks related to new and existing products processes prototypes fixtures and tools
Apply advanced multidisciplinary engineering knowledge to design and develop medical devices and complex subsystems
Establish and validate requirements and specifications including justifications and supportive testing
Lead the development of product specifications FMEAs DOEs and verification/validation protocols
Recommend and implement Design Control procedures in accordance with FDA guidelines
Engineering Analysis & Risk Mitigation
Perform experimental empirical and numerical analyses to evaluate and improve designs
Use simulation tools to mitigate design risks and ensure reliability
Lead development of test methods and simulation models
Manage risk documentation including dFMEA pFMEA and risk analyses
Leadership & Collaboration
Serve as technical lead for subsystem and instrument projects
Provide mentorship and training to other engineers
Assist in developing site engineering standards and technical guidance
Maintain effective communication across teams and leadership
Service & Support
Act as Subject Matter Expert for instrumentation platforms
Lead service escalations and provide onsite technical support
Perform installation integration and performance monitoring at clinical sites
Respond to service tickets for break/fix upgrades and preventative maintenance
Lead investigations into technical complaints and lab instrument issues
Quality & Compliance
Execute study protocols aligned with Abbott Quality procedures and good lab practices
Apply quantitative methods to analyze data and implement improvements
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system
Additional Details
Travel: Approximately 10% with potential increases during peak activity
Service responsibilities include maintaining internal instrument base and supporting external clinical systems
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Hands on experience with medical devices with focus on troubleshooting and maintenance.
Up to 10% Travel in the US.
Minimum 6 years of experience in an Engineering capacity
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a clinical laboratory servicing diagnostic medical equipment
Knowledge of electro-mechanical optical and fluidic systems
Experience planning and executing hardware / software integration activities
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The base pay for this position is
$85300.00 $170700.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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