Associate Engineer R&D

$48,000 - $96,000/Yr

Abbott Laboratories - Plymouth, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Plymouth, MN

10,001+ employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Engineer I position at Abbott focuses on supporting product development within the Structural Heart division, specifically for the transcatheter aortic valve team. This entry-level role involves providing engineering support for new and existing products, resolving production issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product realization. The position requires the application of engineering principles to design innovative medical devices and promote continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support product development within the transcatheter aortic valve team.
• Investigate and resolve production problems involving equipment and systems.
• Design and develop innovative medical devices or components/subsystems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute tests.
• Perform root cause analysis and participate in investigations.
• Make presentations to internal/external customers, vendors, and senior management.
• Communicate moderately complex technical issues and solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Comply with FDA regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Engineering degree.
• 0-2 years related experience.
• Ability to deliver quality engineering information for management's decision-making.
• Experience in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to travel, including internationally.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan.
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and FreeU education benefit for bachelor's degree.
• Career development opportunities with an international company.