Staff Systems Engineer

Abbott • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

The Staff Systems Engineer works in Abbott’s Electrophysiology division in St. Paul, Minnesota, providing technical leadership on a systems engineering team developing next-generation ablation technologies. The role contributes to product development from concept through launch, including defining system behavior, architecture, performance, and integration for cardiac mapping and ablation products. It also involves setting system-level technical and business strategy, leading cross-functional teams, working with marketing and clinical stakeholders to establish requirements, and communicating program status and technical information to senior management. The engineer mentors junior engineers and ensures compliance with Abbott, FDA, ISO, and other applicable regulatory and documentation requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 11+ years of experience developing highly complex electrical hardware, software, and signal-processing-based systems.
• 5+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer.
• 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 communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to work both on 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 and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering and/or Science; may substitute for two years of engineering experience.
• Medical device experience, specifically supporting cardiac mapping and/or ablation systems.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise or cross-division business-unit model.
• Detailed understanding of 60601 and other related electrical hardware regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical and business strategy at the core-team level for major system-level programs.
• Use multidisciplinary engineering knowledge to design and develop products for cardiac mapping and ablation.
• Provide systems engineering leadership for new products from concept through launch.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and drive research initiatives.
• Work with Product Marketing, Clinical Engineering, and Key Opinion Leaders to develop design input requirements based on user and business needs.
• Communicate with senior management through technical presentations, status updates, and program reviews.
• Lead system behavior definition activities using use-case modeling and other appropriate tools.
• Develop system architecture collaboratively with hardware, software, and catheter engineering functions.
• Plan, manage, and report on overall systems integration activities.
• Provide input to technology and product roadmaps.
• Help technical teams resolve issues and meet budget and schedule requirements while fostering a positive, collaborative culture.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with Abbott procedures and documentation requirements and those of the FDA, ISO, and other regulatory bodies.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Potential eligibility for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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