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Abbott Systems Engineer in Irving, Texas
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.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 .
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Irving, TX location in the Core Diagnostics. Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges.
The Systems Engineer is responsible for understanding the integrated set of standards, sub-standards, and assemblies needed to design and manage systems over their life cycles. Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a life-cycle balanced system of systems and system/subsystems solution(s) which satisfies customer/operational needs and public/regulatory acceptability. This includes a multitude of systems requirements that range from design, development, test methodologies, validations, risk analysis, documentation, and process improvements.
What You’ll Work On
Define system requirements, system specifications and input/output process, etc..
Analyze system requirements, user needs, system design, and coordinates system evaluation activities.
Participate in design reviews, development and testing to assess performance against design specification; reliability testing, and assessment of system interactions.
Document system requirements by writing documents, reports, memos, change requests, etc. Methods used are determined by approved procedures and standards. Conduct special studies or experiments to improve systems engineering practices, system quality, and define new components, products or processes
Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving System level issues. Assist in the development of manufacturing processes and troubleshooting issues to determine root cause and possible engineering solutions.
Continuously improves process and work methodologies by interfacing with peers/cross- functional groups and analyze activities to improve workflow and work processes.
Ensure relevant engineering knowledge and skills are up-to-date (e.g. methods and tools within software engineering, mathematics, requirements engineering, risk management, good documentation practices, product development, etc.)
Collaborate with various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology) through knowledge of the interaction between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g. Operations, Logistics, Business, Quality).
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
3 years or more of relevant systems engineering experience.
Ability to apply principles of systems thinking to accelerate performance
Demonstrated Customer Focus, making their needs a primary focus of one's actions.
Experience leading complex system and risk analysis.
Ability to lead and utilize data to make decisions and influence stakeholders.
Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of System Engineering principles or concepts.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience in problem solving for engineering projects
Experience supporting Device Definition & Allocation and Alternate Design Evaluation within a primary engineering discipline.
Experience conducting experiments and studies to demonstrate Technical Risk Reduction.
Demonstrated ability to perform investigation and identify potential root causes.
Knowledge ofSystem Modelling concepts and tools.
Knowledge of complex system and risk analysis principles.
Abbott experience in a similar role (or a similar company).
Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
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 www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com