Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

　　Working at Abbott

　　At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

　　Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

　　Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

　　An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

　　Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

　　Senior R&D Technician

　　Plymouth, MN

　　Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Structural Heart division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

　　As a Senior R&D Technician , you will be part of our Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) research and development team focused on delivering the future in heart valve therapy. This role may involve a range of responsibilities including but not limited to CAD model creation and documentation, prototyping, bench testing, test fixture design and fabrication, test method development, and working in a collaborative environment with teammates.

　　Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Build working prototypes and fixtures using techniques such as mill, lathe, reflow oven, etc.

　　Independently conduct testing and prototyping efficiently and effectively

　　Train users into prototyping processes developed with minimal oversite

　　Work from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions

　　Develop test methods and conduct model development, as needed

　　Create and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies and prints

　　Construct, operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, maintain and test equipment, systems or products

　　Qualify equipment for processing and testing of medical devices

　　Follow Good Documentation Practices to capture data into Excel, Minitab, or paper datasheets

　　Use observations and critical thinking to identify important observations and trends during product testing and then clearly communicate them to the broader team

　　Identify product or project risks and suggestions for potential mitigations

　　Be a strong team player with demonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills

　　Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees and suppliers

　　Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments

　　Experience and Education Requirements:

　　Minimum 6 years of work experience, primarily in R&D engineering

　　Associate’s degree or 4 years of additional experience

　　Ability to work within cross-functional teams as an individual contributor in a fast-paced environment

　　Strong verbal and written communications

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience with delivery systems or reflowed catheter shafts

　　Experience with modeling tools like SolidWorks preferred

　　Experience with most basic statistical analysis tools like Minitab preferred

　　Experience with Good Documentation Practices preferred

　　WHAT WE OFFER

　　At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

　　Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

　　Student Loan Repayment Program

　　Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

　　Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

　　Paid time off

　　401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

　　The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

　　_Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: _ www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

　　Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

　　The base pay for this position is $23.25 – $46.45 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

　　We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

　　To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]