AbbVie · 13 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer I (Device Development Engineer, Medical Devices)
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$73K/yr - $138K/yr
2+ years expAbbVie is committed to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions for serious health issues. The Mechanical Engineer I (Device Development Engineer) role involves designing, developing, and testing mechanical systems and components for medical devices, requiring a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles.
BiotechnologyFinancial ServicesHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Independently design mechanical components and systems using SolidWorks software
Perform simulations and analysis to validate designs
Develop and execute verification test plans to ensure product meets performance and reliability requirements
Collaborate with third party manufacturing teams to optimize designs for production
Prepare technical documentation and reports
Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on mechanical designs
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and efficiency
Conduct analyses (e.g. calculations, tolerance analysis, etc.) as needed to improve product and component designs
Stay updated with the latest advancements in mechanical engineering and apply them to projects
Conduct effective root cause analysis to investigate issues relating to Electro-Mechanical products and associated processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, preferably in Medical Device, Biotech or Pharmaceutical Industry in relevant device development or Master's Degree or equivalent education with typically 2 years of experience preferably in Medical Device, Biotech or Pharmaceutical Industry in relevant device development
Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out the job functions
Preferred
+ Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in mechanical engineering
+ Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
+ Experience with tolerance stack-up analyses
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Micah Bregman
Vice President, Global Strategy and Pipeline, Allergan Aesthetics
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