R&D Engineer

generis tek•St. Paul, MN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Systems Engineer, you will be a critical contributor on our Electrophysiology Systems Engineering team focused on delivering the future in Advanced Mapping technologies. This role will involve a range of responsibilities, including, but not limited to, collaborating with and leading teams in the development and analysis of system performance and system integration for our next-generation products. In this role, you will be a key member of Abbott’s product development team to bring systems from concept to launch.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of experience in developing highly complex electrical hardware, software, and signal-processing based systems.
Demonstrated ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish project goals.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex engineering problems and mentor other engineers.
Strong verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Strong organizational skills, as well as attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering and/or Science (could substitute for 2 years of engineering experience)
3+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer
Medical device experience, specifically supporting cardiac mapping and/or ablation systems
Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business model
Detailed understanding of 60601 and other related electrical hardware regulations.
Experience in managing one or more direct reports.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the technical and business strategy at the core team level for major system-level programs with a good understanding of the software development lifecycle.
Utilize multidisciplinary engineering knowledge and experience to design, develop, and troubleshoot new products specific to cardiac mapping and ablation.
Provide system engineering leadership and take ownership for overall project success for new products from concept phase through launch.
Work with Product Marketing, Clinical Engineering, and Key Opinion Leaders to develop design input requirements from user and business needs.
Communicate to Sr. Management, including technical presentations, status updates, and program reviews.
Lead project-level system architecture and system behavior definition activities utilizing use case modeling and other appropriate tools.
Help define systems and product requirements.
Lead cross-functional working groups to solve complex problems, mitigate risks, and develop strategies to overcome challenges.
Plan, manage, and report on overall systems integration activities, including root cause analysis and solution generation.
Provide input into the technology and product roadmaps.
Be a strong team player and lead cross-functional teams to resolve issues and meet budget and schedule requirements.
Create a positive, collaborative culture amongst the technical teams while working to solve challenging engineering problems.
Mentor junior engineers.
Ensure compliance with procedural and documentation requirements of Abbott, FDA, ISO, and other regulatory bodies.