Abbott AG

Manufacturing Engineer Line Support

📍 Switzerland - Zurich

Role and responsibilities

Provide first level support for the manufacturing floor in cases of technical problems, ensuring production can continue with minimal disruption. Investigate and evaluate production deviations (Event Descriptions), determine material disposition in collaboration with Quality Engineering, and escalate to an NCMR when required. Investigate and solve issues arising in the production as part of a team responsible for complaint investigations. Suggest corrective and preventive actions based on detailed engineering analysis and review using various root-cause analysis tools and techniques. Monitor and analyze yield and manufacturing performance metrics, identify trends and improvement opportunities, and translate data into concise management insights. Drive continuous and measurable process improvements using Operational Excellence (OPEX) methodologies and tools. Perform change management in our Product Lifecycle System (PLM) Windchill and provide training to the affected audience accordingly. Support Audit activities as subject matter expert.

Team / description

Thoratec Switzerland GmbH is a part of Abbott Laboratories, one of the world's leading manufacturers of medical devices. We are the global market leader for implantable and extracorporeal blood pumps based on magnetic levitation technology. Our life-saving systems, which we develop and manufacture in Zurich, are used for acute and long-term therapy in patients with severe heart disease. Our location in the city of Zurich has around 150 employees in the areas of development and production of the Centri MagTM system and the HeartMate 3TM motor.

Qualifications and Skills

  • B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (Uni, FH, or comparable education)

  • 0-3 years of professional experience preferably in MedTech-environment

  • A highly curious and proactive learner

  • Conscientious, well-structured and independent way of working

  • Strong service orientation with a proactive mindset and a passion for supporting manufacturing operations

  • Advanced German and English language skills

  • Driving continuous improvement and enjoy working in a team

  • Knowledge of the regulations applicable in medical technology (ISO 13485 / FDA 21CFR Part 820 / GxP) is a benefit