Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Plymouth, MN
Duration: 12 Month
Position Overview
This entry-level engineering role is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in the medical device industry. The engineer will support new product introduction (NPI) projects, manufacturing process improvements, and document updates in Windchill. Approximately 15–20% of the time will be spent on the cleanroom manufacturing floor, with the remainder in an office setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Support activities for new product introduction, including defining manufacturing processes and assessing productivity.
- Investigate production line data and recommend improvements.
- Assist with equipment ordering, procurement, assembly, and installation.
- Participate in process validation for new manufacturing lines.
- Collaborate with operations, development, and industrial engineering teams to implement improvements.
- Facilitate document updates and changes in Windchill.
- Apply technical knowledge to meet business objectives and anticipate key issues, offering creative solutions when needed.
- Engage in peer reviews to validate approaches and verification/validation activities.
Essential Skills
- Collaboration: Ability to partner effectively with front-line teams to achieve shared goals.
- Communication: Clear and professional communication across multiple levels.
- Self-Motivation & Quick Learning: Ability to work independently, adapt rapidly, and acquire new skills efficiently.
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Ability to anticipate roadblocks and manage contingencies.
- Strong time management and prioritization skills.
Preferred Technical Skills
- Experience with operations and new line setups, including equipment installation and process validation.
- Familiarity with equipment qualification and validation lifecycles.
- Knowledge of E1/E2 systems is a plus.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Biomedical, or Mechanical preferred).
- 0–1 year of experience (including internships); 1–3 years preferred for candidates with relevant experience.
- Master’s degree may be considered overqualified.
- Prior experience in medical device or FDA-regulated environments is a plus.
Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
- Long Term Disability
- Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
- MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
- 401(k)
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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.
Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs
