Senior Engineer, Product Stewardship

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life.

You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge of materials, chemicals, and product stewardship regulations who evaluates materials used in cardiovascular medical devices and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements (EU REACH, EPR, RoHS, POPs, Stockholm Convention, Conflict Minerals, etc.) Acts as a technical subject matter expert in material composition, restricted substances, and supply chain compliance while supporting divisional Product Stewardship programs.

Supports Product Stewardship team and under the direction of manager or supervisor while independently working and solving day-to-day problems. The function acts as a source of expertise within the division regarding product and chemical regulations and maintains a divisional program with clear program elements.

Compliance Comply with all regulations and procedures in scope of the Product Stewardship program. Ensures compliance with Product Stewardship requirements through internal processes and implementation of strategies. Maintain advanced knowledge of company and global regulatory activities to ensure effective Product Stewardship compliance. Track company, industry, and developing regulatory activities to ensure effective Product Stewardship compliance. Organizational Interface Supports the Product Stewardship team and works under the direction of the manager while independently solving day-to-day problems.

Evaluate materials used in products against regulation requirements based on their intended uses. Prepares and reviews written communication. Conveys information effectively through formal and informal documents and meetings. Exhibit advanced ability to apply concepts of careful communication. Following through on goals and incorporates the ideas of others; shares resources, insight, and accountability to benefit the objectives of the business. Technical Evaluate material and chemical compositions against global product stewardship regulations.

Assess supplier material disclosures, FMDs, IPC-1752A declarations, and substance compliance documentation. Review polymers, metals, coatings, adhesives, inks, and electronic component materials for regulatory impacts. Partner with R&D during material selection and design changes to identify product stewardship risks. Support material risk assessments related to REACH SVHC, RoHS, PFAS, POPs, California Proposition 65, and emerging regulations. Provide technical guidance on material substitutions and compliance strategies.

Build relationships and coordinate data collection from suppliers and TPMs (e.g., Product composition, Conflict Minerals form, Compliance declarations). Support the affiliates with Extended Producer Responsibility reporting Identify emerging regulations or new requirements impacting division products; if needed, communicate to the other division functions and ensure actions are put in place. Execute a Product Stewardship program that includes division-specific requirements and is aligned with division priorities.

Problem Solving / Innovation Address internal and external stakeholders’ needs. Explore multiple alternatives to meet the requirements. Develop solutions for complex problems when necessary; integrates regulatory and operational needs. Leverage expertise to quickly enact tactical decisions and develop strategic plans.

• Education Required:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical…