Senior Engineer R&D

$72,700 - $145,300/Yr

Abbott Laboratories - Plymouth, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Plymouth, MN

10,001+ employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior R&D Engineer at Abbott will focus on designing and developing implanted medical devices and delivery systems, particularly catheter-based devices, within the Structural Heart Division. This role encompasses a variety of responsibilities including prototype development, test method establishment, compliance with regulatory standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development.

Responsibilities

• Conceive and build working prototypes.
• Research, develop, design, and evaluate mechanical materials, components, assemblies, processes, and/or equipment.
• Develop a strong understanding of customer 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.
• Provide technical direction to machinists/technicians and feedback to other engineers.
• Run empirical and experimental analysis utilizing various analytical design tools.
• Maintain a 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related degree.
• 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 with the ability to think critically and problem solve.
• Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Ability to 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 with 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.

Benefits

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