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 114,000 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 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.

· Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

· 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.

The Opportunity

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.

We are seeking a high caliber, experienced R&D Engineer to provide technical expertise through the planning and execution of high-profile, product quality improvement and product cost reduction projects related to electrophysiology catheters.

What You’ll Work On

Provides technical leadership for multiple product design and manufacturing quality improvement and product cost reduction projects related to electrophysiology catheters

Establish design and process requirements for electrophysiology catheter components

Run empirical and experimental analysis utilizing various analytical design tools to support design improvements and cost reduction efforts

Prepare technical reports, analysis, recommendations, and presentations reflecting the status and results of technical studies in progress

Partner with Project Management, Design Assurance, and other functional peers to execute key projects and deliver significant multi-year savings

Research various cost-effective, alternative approaches to current designs and processes

Directs support personnel and coordinates project activities

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

Plan, schedule, and coordinate R&D-related project tasks and activities

Test method and fixture development

Reviews and provides functional approval for project and quality system documentation.

Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements

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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in a related field - preferably in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Equivalent combination of education and work experience

Medical device development and/or other highly regulated industry

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree in a related field - preferably in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Design, manufacturing or process development experience related to one or more of the following technologies: high precision machining, injection molding, stamping, rolling, die cutting, polymer extrusions & bonds, soldering, welding, coatings and component specifications

Demonstrated success in executing design and process changes to on-market products in a regulated environment

Project leadership and management skills

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

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

Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

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The base pay for this position is $86,700.00 – $173,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.