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We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.\n We are looking for an experienced Senior Scientist I, Engineering - Design Verification Engineer to join our Combination Product Development & Drug Delivery Team to contribute to the development of exciting new drug / device combination products.\nAs a Senior Scientist I, Engineering - Design Verification Engineer you would be part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals working at the intersection of engineering and biopharmaceuticals. 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Familiarity with Zwick, viscometers, climate chambers, etc. is a plus. \nSupport data analysis using statistics, experience with MiniTab is a plus. \nDevelop, validate, and transfer test methods. \nUtilize machine shop equipment, SolidWorks, and 3D printers to design and verify test method fixtures. \nExperience with SolidWorks, Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) software and electronic DHF tools such as Polarian are preferred. \nWork in an independent manner under the guidance of a supervisor or technical lead. \nComply with applicable policies and procedures, regulatory and safety requirements. \nWork on cross-functional teams including Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Team, and global partners \n Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical engineering or equivalent education and 10+ years of experience, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 8+ years of experience, PhD and 0+ years of exp. \n3+ years of experience in medical device or combination products is required. Experience with design control, risk management, and regulatory standards including ISO compliance, FDA and ASTM standards, and regulatory knowledge. \nKnowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Design Controls, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and FDA regulations. \nPreferred Qualifications\nSignificant experience and understanding of development and verification of complex combination products such as On-Body-Delivery-Devices and continuous pumps \nSignificant experience with operation and maintenance of a Universal Test Machine (UTM), preferably Zwick \nStrong communication skills (both written and verbal) including the ability to influence without direct authority and ability to present to auditors on equipment qualification and data integrity. \nRegulated device testing processes, including detailed verification and validation methodologies. Documentation experience including technical reports, design verification plans, protocols, etc. \nStrong understanding of engineering fundamentals with strong problem solving and analytical skills. \nKnowledge in basic statistics and Six Sigma statistical techniques is a plus. \nSelf-driver with proven track record of actively engaging and working in a matrixed environment with cross-functional teams, strong decision making, and completing quality deliverables on time. \n Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:\nThe compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. 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