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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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
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In Abbott’s Electrophysiology and Heart Failure division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in electrophysiology and heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
Our location in St.
Paul, MN, currently has an opportunity for an experienced, high caliber Test Engineer I to support our Operations Process Development Group.
This role includes, but is not limited to, design and development of new software and hardware to test new products in a manufacturing environment.
Investigates and resolves production problems involving test equipment software and hardware.
Applies engineering and scientific principles to evaluate and solve technical problems.
Identifies and uses the most effective and cost-efficient practices to achieve continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness.
Each employee can make a difference at Abbott and has the power, either individually or as a team, to influence the success of the company.
We are team-oriented, fast-paced and progressive.
We value people with great ideas who partner with others both internally and externally to take action and accomplish goals.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Evaluates product components, subassemblies, and final assemblies to identify the complete set of test requirements necessary to ensure that all steps in the manufacturing process result in a functional, defect-free product.
• Develops ATE – Automated Test Equipment – to implement required testing.
This includes researching and selecting hardware and test instrumentation that is capable of performing measurements to the required accuracy and resolution.
• Develops custom software (e.g.
LabVIEW, TestStand, Python) to implement test requirements.
• Assists others in the design and development of interface hardware, probes, test fixtures and circuit boards.
• Maintains existing test software.
Installs changes as necessary to support updates to existing product designs.
Updates all documentation to support changes.
• Generates project plans and tracks progress against plan milestones.
• Uses engineering background to identify and resolve discrepancies between new design test requirements and test system capabilities.
• Coordinates transfer of device and test software into production and provides follow-up support to facilitate resolution of problems.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
• Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering or related engineering field.
• Familiarity or experience with Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) systems.
• 0-2 years of experience in electronics testing and troubleshooting.
• 0-2 years of experience programming in National Instruments’ LabVIEW (CLAD and/or CLD certifications are a plus).
• Familiarity with Python programming language is desirable.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
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: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future.
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