Quality Engineer — Abbott
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 52 days ago
Role overview
Thoratec Switzerland GmbH , part of Abbott Laboratories, is a global leader in life-saving medical technologies.
Our innovative systems, developed and manufactured in Zurich, support patients with advanced heart failure.
With around 130 colleagues in development, quality, and production, we work together to make a real difference in people’s lives.
- Thoratec Switzerland GmbH , part of Abbott Laboratories, is a global leader in life-saving medical technologies.
- Our innovative systems, developed and manufactured in Zurich, support patients with advanced heart failure.
- Main Responsibilities:
- Process Validations and Equipment Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field.
- Experience in medical devices or a similar industry.
Main responsibilities
- Main Responsibilities:
- Process Validations and Equipment Qualification:
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to validate processes and qualify equipment.
- Evaluate, review, and approve validation and qualification plans, reports, and risk files. Non-Conforming Material (NCMR) Handling:
- Manage the complete handling of non-conforming materials (NCMR).
- Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) based on NCMR findings.
- Document, track, and trend NCMRs, ensuring timely and effective corrections.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve non-conformance issues and prevent recurrence. Root Cause Analysis:
- Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities for quality issues.
- Investigate and resolve non-conformances.
Key requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field.
- Experience in medical devices or a similar industry.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality engineering, with a focus on NCMR, validations, and CAPA.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis methodologies.
- Proficient in using quality tools and software.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Application process
- In-depth experience in process and test method validation (TMV, IMV, IQ/OQ/PQ) and the application of statistical methods.
- Experience with CAPA processes.
- Proficiency in both written and spoken German and English. Reporting/Supervisory Structure:
- Abbott Jobs | Apply Now | Abbott Laboratories Careers The base pay for this position is
Company and context
- Reporting line according to the Organizational Chart.
- Demonstrates ability as an individual contributor.
- Works under management direction.
- Fulfills tasks based on delegated competencies given from management. Working at Abbott
- At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and fuller life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow
- A workplace in a fortune 500 company and the world’s leading manufacturer of medical devices A challenging position in a crisis independent industry
- To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team
- Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise Competitive compensations and benefits A workplace in the heart of Zurich
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Additional details
- Evaluate, review, and approve validation and qualification plans, reports, and risk files. Non-Conforming Material (NCMR) Handling:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve non-conformance issues and prevent recurrence. Root Cause Analysis:
- Develop preventive measures to avoid recurrence. Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Analyze and report trends and statistical data from investigations in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering and company management. Audit Participation:
- Act as an NCMR Subject Matter Expert (SME) during audits. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and manufacturing, to address quality-related issues. Continuous Improvement:
- Proficiency in both written and spoken German and English. Reporting/Supervisory Structure:
- Fulfills tasks based on delegated competencies given from management.
- At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and fuller life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:
- A workplace in a fortune 500 company and the world’s leading manufacturer of medical devices A challenging position in a crisis independent industry
Notes and original content
- Evaluate, review, and approve validation and qualification plans, reports, and risk files.
- Non-Conforming Material (NCMR) Handling:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve non-conformance issues and prevent recurrence.
- Root Cause Analysis:
- Develop preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
- Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Analyze and report trends and statistical data from investigations in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering and company management.
- Audit Participation:
- Act as an NCMR Subject Matter Expert (SME) during audits.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Questions about this listing
What salary does Abbott offer for this role?
Abbott lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Zurich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Abbott offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Abbott during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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