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R&D Engineer I – Electrophysiology    Plymouth, MN

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

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The Opportunity

As R&D Engineer I, at our Plymouth, MN location, you will be part of our Electrophysiology (EP) Catheter product development team focused on delivering the future in diagnostic, imaging, and ablation therapy catheters. This role will involve a range of responsibilities including but not limited to design concept generation, requirement development, testing and data analysis, and test method development and validation. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

What You'll Work On

Under guidance, generating design concepts to meet specific design goals

Involved in requirement development to influence design goals

Involved in test method and model development

Complete testing and data analysis to achieve design and process development goals

Work with internal departments and outside vendors to obtain prototype parts

Support invention disclosures

Support pre-clinical and clinical testing of devices

Support design reviews and physician visits

Support development of risk management documentation (DFMEA, UFMEA, PFMEA)

Execute activity in support of project goals

Gain an understanding of the quality and regulatory requirements of SJM, FDA and ISO regulations

completion of assigned tasks

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

Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors

Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related Engineering degree

2+ months experience designing, testing, manufacturing, or other engineering support

Experience working within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment

Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization

Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner

Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

GPA: 3.0 or higher preferred

Medical device experience

6+ months experience designing, testing, manufacturing, or other engineering support

Exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes used in medical devices, specifically deflectable sheaths and/or EP Catheters preferred

Solidworks or other CAD experience

Worked with an electronic document control system (Windchill, etc.)

Experience working with cross-functional teams in a geographically diverse, matrixed organization

Proficient in collaborating with project stakeholders (client and internal), end-users, business partners, and technical team members

* 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.

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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.

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The base pay for this position is $48,000.00 – $96,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.