MEMS Sensor Development Engineer – Implantable Tech

Abbott Laboratories; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement savings with company

Health care & well-being programs

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Abbott in Atlanta, GA is seeking a MEMS Sensor Development Engineer to join the Heart Failure R&D team. You will contribute to the development, integration, characterization, and verification of next-generation implantable MEMS pressure sensor technology.

The successful candidate will work across MEMS sensor development, microelectronics packaging, precision mechanical assemblies, reliability engineering, and product verification, collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience prototyping, testing, or characterizing engineering systems.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and sensor measurement equipment.
• Ability to analyze technical data and communicate results clearly.
• Strong problem solving, ownership, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and integration of implantable MEMS sensor systems.
• Develop fixtures, tooling, prototypes, and precision mechanical assemblies.
• Test and troubleshoot sensor communication systems (NFC, RFID, low-power wireless).
• Characterize sensor performance, reliability, and robustness through studies.
• Perform failure analysis and reliability assessments.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and present engineering conclusions.
• Collaborate with suppliers on MEMS packaging and prototype builds.

Skills

Hands-on prototyping & testing

Lab instrumentation & sensor metrology

Data analysis & reporting

Independent & collaborative work in R&

Problem solving & fast learning

MEMS sensor systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/MEMS/related engineering

Tools

MEMS packaging

Semiconductor packaging

Mechanical design & fixture development

Electrical characterization & data acquisition

Python / JMP / Minitab for analysis

Job description

Abbott in Atlanta, GA is seeking a MEMS Sensor Development Engineer to join the Heart Failure R&D team. You will contribute to the development, integration, characterization, and verification of next-generation implantable MEMS pressure sensor technology.

The successful candidate will work across MEMS sensor development, microelectronics packaging, precision mechanical assemblies, reliability engineering, and product verification, collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to