R&D Engineer

Abbott • St. Paul, MN

1d • $50,700 - $101,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Working under general supervision, this role is responsible for providing engineering support to device manufacturing operations. The position involves developing and implementing efficient, cost-effective process improvements. The work requires the application of theoretical principles and creative/analytical techniques typically acquired in a recognized four-year or more academic course of study. The engineer will apply engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems, exercising an appropriate level of technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, and coordinating product development engineering assignments. The role also includes performing engineering studies and staying abreast of and communicating technical advancements to colleagues and associates. The engineer will identify and routinely use the most effective, cost-efficient, and best practices to execute processes, continually evaluating their effectiveness and appropriateness.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant/related exp.
• Relevant design and manufacturing work experience as related to medical devices.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate technologically complex devices.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience supporting intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) and/or catheter based systems, including development, troubleshooting or manufacturing support
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

Responsibilities

• Hands on experience with prototyping, including design iteration, build, test and transition to manufacturing
• Provides engineering support for existing operations
• May perform dimensioning and tolerance evaluations of components, drawings and tooling
• May perform electrical analysis of failed components or devices for troubleshooting and corrective action purposes
• Oversees device configuration control and modifies the configuration as required
• Writes Engineering Test Reports (ETR’s), memos, Engineering Change Papers, creates travelers, and develops written operator procedures
• Performs process validations on equipment and processes as required.
• Resolves and/or facilities the resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level