Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience senior

Exp. Years Not specified

Education Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering; Master's degree preferred

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

Senior Scientist, Engineering II at AbbVie contributes to late-stage injection device development, focusing on end-to-end design, testing, and industrialization of combination products. The role collaborates across cross-functional teams to ensure robust, compliant device solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Create and maintain product design documentation (2D drawings, subassembly specs, purchasing specs)
Perform 3D and 2D CAD development in a PDM environment
Design and execute laboratory studies (feasibility/confidence testing, root cause analysis, verification testing)
Design and fabrication of test fixtures
Collaborate with third party developers and suppliers; support design transfer and industrialization

Technical Overview

Mechanical/biomedical engineering scope with CAD design, test fixture design, analytical modeling, lab studies, and design transfer to manufacturing. Requires knowledge of ISO 13485, CFR 820.30, GD&T, and PDM workflows.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior-level mechanical/biomedical engineer with extensive medical device development experience, strong CAD/testing skills, and a track record in industrialization and design transfer.

Must-Have Skills

None listed

Nice-to-Have Skills

MS in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering10-12 years of experience in medical devicedrug delivery or regulated industryDesign controls (ISO 13485 / CFR 820.30)Statistical data analysis3D CAD modeling and GD&TMaterial properties and manufacturing processesKnowledge of regulatory requirementsDesign for manufacturability

Tools & Platforms

Product Data Management (PDM)

Required Skills

3D CAD modeling2D CAD developmentGeometric Dimensioning and TolerancingGD&TDesign controlsISO 13485CFR 820.30Product Data ManagementPDM3D printingPrototype fabricationLaboratory testingRoot cause analysisVerification testingIndustrializationDesign transferTest fixturesFeasibility testingAnalytical modelingMaterial propertiesManufacturing processes

Hard Skills

3D CAD modeling2D CAD developmentGeometric Dimensioning and TolerancingGD&TDesign controlsISO 13485CFR 820.30Product Data ManagementPDM3D printingPrototype fabricationLaboratory testingroot cause analysisverification testinganalytical modelingtest fixture designdesign transferindustrializationrisk managementmanufacturing processesmaterial properties

Soft Skills

Strong written and verbal communicationStrong design and analytical skillsProblem-solvingTeam collaborationAttention to detailProject managementMitigation planningEffective writer and communicator

Industry & Role

Industry Healthcare & Medical

Job Function Engineering (Non-Software) – senior development and industrialization of injection devices

Role Subtype Senior Scientist

Keywords for Your Resume

senior scientistengineering iidesign controlsiso 13485cfr 820.30gd&tgeometric dimensioning and tolerancing3d cad2d cadpdmproduct data management3d printinglaboratory testingroot cause analysisverification testingindustrializationdesign transfertest fixturesfeasibility testinganalytical modelingmaterial propertiesmanufacturing processesrisk managementregulatorymedical deviceISO 13485CFR 820.30GD&TGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing3D CAD modelingPDM

Deal Breakers

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering not met, Less than 4 years of experience in medical device or regulated industry, Unwillingness to work on-site in North Chicago, IL

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