R&D Engineer

Abbott • Plymouth, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Their portfolio of life-changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, serving people in more than 160 countries with 115,000 colleagues. Working at Abbott offers opportunities for career development, personal growth, and a full life. This R&D Engineer position is located in Plymouth, MN, within the Electrophysiology (EP) division. The role involves designing and developing implanted medical devices and delivery systems, specifically focusing on Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion. Responsibilities include developing catheter-based devices and accessories, test method development, build and bench testing, design of test fixtures, design analysis, 3D CAD models and documentation, material research, prototype design, manufacturing support, and collaboration with R&D and cross-functional product development teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/related degree.
• 2-5 years of engineering experience, preferably in Research & Development engineering in medical device or other highly regulated industry/ Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Strong technical knowledge including a demonstrated ability to think critically, problem solve, communicate clearly both in spoken and written form, and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in designing nitinol and/or catheter based devices.
• Experience performing design verification testing.
• Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes and designing for manufacturability.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Academic GPA: 3.0 plus.

Responsibilities

• Conceive and build working prototypes.
• Researches, develops, designs, and evaluates mechanical materials, components, assemblies, processes and/or equipment.
• Develops strong understanding of customer requirements and design requirements.
• Effectively communicate with R&D team members.
• Design and develop new products specific for catheter-based technology.
• Maintain compliance with procedural and documentation requirements of Abbott, FDA , ISO and other regulatory bodies.
• Establish test methods and conduct model development, as needed.
• Support bench / animal testing and clinical evaluations.
• Provides technical direction to machinists / technicians and provides helpful feedback to other engineers.
• Run empirical and experimental analysis utilizing various analytical design tools.
• Maintain schedule of tasks and activities.
• Utilize structured problem-solving approaches to resolve design investigations during development.
• Write and submit intellectual property (patents).
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies and prints.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• 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.
• Health and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees