What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer, Product Analysis position at 3205 St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, I?
JOB DESCRIPTION:
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
Summarize the main purpose of the role.
Perform failure analysis on explanted biomedical implant product. Provide technical expertise to the Product Analysis Laboratory. Analyzes failures, develops and implements investigative protocols to identify root causes, performs circuit analysis, performs device and component level failure analysis.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
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Perform failure analysis on explanted long term biomedical implant product.
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Work requires the application of theoretical principals, evaluation, ingenuity, and creative/analytical techniques to identify route cause failure mechanisms.
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Must be able to meet deadlines on multiple assignments and be able to operate in a diverse cross-functional team environment.
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Proactive in finding quality improvements related to Failure Analysis
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May serve as lead and assign work to less experienced personnel and serves as a mentor when assisting less experienced lab staff in solving more complex problems.
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Works cross functionally and collaboratively with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Surveillance.
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Aides in definition of test equipment as required to accomplish quality responsibilities.
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Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
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Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
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Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Education Level
Major/Field of Study
Or
Education Level
Bachelors Degree (± 16 years)
Electrical Engineering
an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Masters Degree (± 18 years)
In relevant discipline/concentration preferred
Experience/Background
Experience
Experience Details
Minimum 6 years
Relevant work experience in performing failure analysis. Previous experience in failure analysis and in the medical device industry is highly desirable. A relevant professional certification or designation. Academic or in-house courses in project management, Six-Sigma, leadership, Total Quality Management (TQM) and various technical applications as noted above are also desired.
Requires comprehensive written and verbal communication, interpersonal, facilitation, presentation, quantitative, analytical, organizational, and follow-up skills, the ability to meet deadlines on multiple projects as well as the ability to converse effectively with all levels of employees.
A documented record of delivering reliability engineering information which adds value to management’s decision making process is required.
Advanced personal computer skills including spreadsheet, word processing database management, and specialized applications.
Must be able to handle multiple assignments.
Licenses and Certifications
License/Certification
Language Proficiency
Language
Proficiency
The base pay for this position is
$72,700.00 – $145,300.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality
DIVISION:
HF Heart Failure
LOCATION:
United States > Massachusetts > Burlington : 168 Middlesex Turnpike
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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Salary : $72,700 - $145,300
