Abbott · 6 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer I
United States - Massachusetts - Burlington
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$51K/yr - $101K/yrAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to support the development of Mechanical Circulatory Support devices, specifically Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs), while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Assist in the design and development of mechanical components and subsystems for LVADs using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks)
Support simulation and analysis efforts (e.g., FEA, CFD) to evaluate design performance and reliability
Execute test protocols and assist in the development of custom test fixtures and methods
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and documentation efforts including engineering reports and specifications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, electrical, software, clinical, and manufacturing engineering
Interface with suppliers and internal teams to support prototype and production builds
Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with regulatory and quality standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field
Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in mechanical design, preferably in a regulated industry
Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and basic simulation tools
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and documentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take initiative
Preferred
Exposure to medical device development or other regulated industries
Familiarity with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and design controls
Experience with prototyping, testing, or lab-based engineering work
Interest in cardiovascular technologies and implantable devices
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement, student debt assistance, and FreeU education benefits.
Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
Health and wellness benefits to support you and your family.
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
Founded in 1888
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
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