Mechanical Design Engineer, Medical Devices

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, seeks an engineer to design and develop medical devices and components. You will create sub-assemblies, perform analyses, and contribute to test methods while adhering to FDA/ISO/QMS requirements.

Travel internationally may be required, with a base pay range reflecting experience and location. The role sits within the CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management division, focusing on delivering innovative solutions across life‑changing technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years design/testing experience in medical devices preferred.
• SolidWorks or other CAD experience required; DFm and Six Sigma tools preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design sub-assemblies to meet design goals and establish requirements.
• Use empirical, numerical, and experimental analysis to evaluate designs.
• Develop test methods and models; identify risks in sub-assemblies.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors for parts.
• Support pre-clinical/clinical testing and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure compliance with FDA/ISO and QMS environments.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

Analytical design

Design for Six Sigma

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

DFM

Job description

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, seeks an engineer to design and develop medical devices and components. You will create sub-assemblies, perform analyses, and contribute to test methods while adhering to FDA/ISO/QMS requirements.

Travel internationally may be required, with a base pay range reflecting experience and location. The role sits within the CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management division, focusing on delivering innovative solutions across life‑changing technologies.