Senior Ergonomist Specialist

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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com