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.

　　Staff R&D Engineer

　　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.

　　Our location in Plymouth, MN , currently has an opportunity for a Staff R&D Engineer. We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative, experienced, collaborative, and technically strong engineer to join our winning team! As a STAFF R&D ENGINEER, you will use a wide variety of technical skills and leadership skills to lead key R&D workstreams on new product development programs. This role will support our Structural Heart team. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.

　　The Opportunity

　　Research, develop, design, and evaluate medical device implants and delivery systems

　　Lead the technical team on a development program

　　Manage or provide leadership to technicians and/or junior Engineers

　　Partner with project management to create and maintain program schedules

　　Develop new concepts from initial design to market release

　　Conduct feasibility studies to verify capability and functionality

　　Investigate and evaluate existing technologies

　　Test method development through validation including anatomical relevant methods

　　Review or coordinate vendor activities to support development

　　Maintain detailed documentation throughout all phases of development

　　Work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors

　　Write and submit intellectual property (patents)

　　Participate in the development of less experienced staff by setting an example, providing guidance and work direction, and offering counsel

　　Establish and cultivate an extensive network of support to facilitate completion of assignments.

　　Participate in determining goals and objectives for projects. Influence middle management on technical or business solutions. May interact with vendors.

　　Required Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical, or other related engineering field.

　　8+ years of medical device work experience, primarily in R&D engineering

　　Experience in various aspects of designing and testing medical devices

　　Project management skills

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

　　Knowledge and understanding of a variety of engineering disciplines, theories and concepts, to support development of innovative approaches to problem solving

　　Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience leading others with direct reports

　　Experience in designing Class III devices or catheter and delivery system and knowledge of manufacturing process

　　Delivery catheter design experience – including design and testing methods

　　Metals experience – stainless steel and nitinol material – including processing and evaluation methods

　　Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

　　Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

　　Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. 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.

　　The base pay for this position is $95,000.00 – $190,000.00. 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]