R&D Engineer
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Irvine
Posted on: March 13, 2023
Job Description:
AbbVie is looking for an R&D Engineer to join our
Combination Product Development, Engineering Testing team in
Irvine, CA. This individual will contribute to the development and
launch of exciting new drug / device combination products, with a
focus on Eye Care and Aesthetics. The R&D Engineer
investigates, identifies, develops, and optimizes new methods and
techniques to generate reliable and reproducible data in a timely
manner. She/He uses latest in the testing technology to accomplish
assignments and demonstrates broad and versatile technical
expertise within discipline. They are critical contributor to
feasibility, development, and verification stages of product
development through creation of verification protocols, records and
reports; they support investigations and issue resolutions in
collaboration with other engineers. The position is based in
Irvine, CA, US. Travel may be required, as necessary. (up to 10%)
Responsibilities:
- Independently design and conduct critical experiments that
further project goals.
- Draw conclusions from own multistage experiments, note
significant deviations, then suggest, design, and pursue relevant
experiments.
- Implement and innovate new experimental
protocols/techniques.
- Develop and document new test methods
- Perform routine and complex tasks competently under minimal
supervision and generate reliable and consistent results. Impact
projects mostly through lab-based activities.
- Understand the goal and maintain a high proficiency in his/her
projects as well as the overall program.
- Understand relevant engineering literature and apply
theoretical framework to solving problems within engineering
discipline in a timely manner.
- Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of
conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug
and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where
applicable. Qualifications: Education and Experience
- A degree in an engineering field (mechanical, materials,
packaging, bioengineering): BS or equivalent education and
extensive, typically 5+ years of experience; MS or equivalent
education with typically 2+ years of experience.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out lab testing
and other lab-based activities.
- General understanding of the safety requirements for the
lab-based activities.
- Basic experience with tooling and fixture design.
- Experience with work in the regulated environment desired,
developing tests conforming to standards.
- The understanding of good documentation practice essential.
Essential Skills and Abilities
- V&V testing experience
- Test method development/validation
- Good communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to
prepare technical reports.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Solidworks.
- Fixture design - CAD, execution, test.
- A team attitude with positive outlook is a must. Applicable to
California Applicants Only
- The below range is the range that we in good faith believe is
the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of
this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted
range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in
California. This range may be modified in the future.
- The salary range for this role is posted below
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive
program
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive
programs
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid
time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision
insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or
compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.
The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive,
benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are
allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole
discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the
Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law. #wayup AbbVie
is an equal opportunity employer including disability/vets. It is
AbbVie's policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability
without discrimination against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age,
sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical
condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression,
sexual orientation, marital status, status as a disabled veteran,
recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran or
active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran or a person's
relationship or association with a protected veteran, including
spouses and other family members, or any other protected group
status. We will take affirmative action to employ and advance in
employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with a
disability, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed
Forces service medal veterans or active-duty wartime or campaign
badge veterans. The Affirmative Action Plan is available for
viewing in the Human Resources office during regular business
hours.Significant Work Activities: Continuous sitting for prolonged
periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the TimeJob Type: ExperiencedSchedule:
Full-timeCompensationMinimum Salary $66,500 Maximum Salary
$130,000
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Irvine , R&D Engineer, Engineering , Irvine, California
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