Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Senior Ergonomist Specialist

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Plymouth MN, location in the Electrophysiology medical device division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

This role will support the ergonomic safety within the manufacturing, R&D and process development engineering teams, supporting the planning and process improvement for ergonomics that leads to a reduction in work related injuries and illnesses.

What You'll Work On

• Lead the organization in the application of engineering and ergonomic principles for existing and new processes, equipment design, and ergonomic program planning, training, and implementation.
• Partner with site EHS and Occupational health on ergonomic prevention strategies.
• Identify and assess ergonomic hazards in the workplace
• Work in an embedded client environment
• Produce technical reports in a proficient and timely manner
• Instruct and/or facilitate training as required
• Complete data collection and detailed analysis
• Manage multiple projects concurrently
• Professionally and effectively interact with diverse clientele
• Promote safe, healthy, and inspired workplace environments
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
• May require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Degree is Health Sciences or Engineering (Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Exercise Science, Engineering or Bio-Physical Engineering) with an ergonomic focus preferred.
• 4+ year’s experience working with ergonomic applications in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in a team for a common goal
• Ability to work independently as required
• Ability to travel as needed
• Professional demeanor and conduct
• Effective time management and change management skills
• Effective written and verbal skills
• Effective decision-making skills
• Knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software and/or an EMR.

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $72,700.00 – $145,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.