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About Abbott

Diagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of health conditions.

Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

Our location in Lake Forest, IL (may be remote) currently has an opportunity for a Principal Molding Engineer . This team member will be responsible for the molding activities to attain strategic engineering objectives for the Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Division along with ensuring compliance with safety regulations, policies and procedures. The Principal Molding Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation and ongoing support of molded plastic parts and will serve as a subject matter expert in the field of mold design and process within the division engineering team. This engineer will work regularly with operations, supply chain, quality and various suppliers and perform capacity analysis for molds, injection molding machines and makes recommendations for future investment. This position is part of a division team that will manage the process for measurement system analysis, design control and execution of equipment selection, process development, validation, FMEA and Design of Experiments (DOEs).

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Support and partner with multiple manufacturing sites and TPMs
• Provide SME support and/or lead the mold design, FAT and validation of molds in accordance with division engineering best practices and procedures
• Drive Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) for assigned projects
• Act as the subject matter expert for injection mold design reviews and development of molds and molded components
• Apply Scientific/Decoupled Molding methodologies and design of experiment (DOE) tools and software to maximize process window
• Full understanding and development of the relationship between molding key process input variables (KPIVs) and key process output variables (KPOVs) for plastic components throughout the value stream
• Drive Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at equipment manufacturers per equipment URS and mold build standards
• Provide technical process support to other engineers within the group and mentor and develop junior associates
• Read, challenge, develop and maintain a working knowledge of Quality Procedures and Work Instructions
• Lead new mold testing and sampling, DOEs, material sampling, engineering changes, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in a technical discipline such as Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or industrial Engineering.
• Knowledge of mold making and design fundamentals, molding process development, plastic resin behavior and required tooling/equipment.
• 5+ years technical work experience with 3+ years of plastic injection and/or blow molding design and process support experience
• Knowledge of plastics processes, resins, tooling required.

Preferred

• 8+ years of experience in a molding engineering position preferably in the diagnostics or medical device industry.
• Knowledge of FDA QSRs and ISO requirements

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. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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