Onsite Hardware Prototyping & Test Specialist

Abbott; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Hardware R&D Technician in St. Paul, MN for a 12-month, 100% onsite assignment. The role focuses on hands-on prototyping, testing, fixture development, data analysis, and documentation under growing technical leadership.

You will support engineering functions including design, testing, and lab operations, with opportunities to train others and influence processes. Responsibilities include PCB prototyping and rework, connector assembly, fixture development, and high-complexity

Qualifications

• Hands-on prototyping and testing of hardware prototypes.
• Experience with design documentation and change management processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand tolerance.
• Familiarity with lab operations and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Prototyping and PCA level rework, down to 0402 components.
• Cable build and rework of moderate density connectors.
• Lead and train others in prototyping tasks with minimal oversight.
• Troubleshoot issues and conduct high complexity testing.
• Support 60601-1 safety and EMC testing setup and execution.
• Develop test methods, fixtures, and conduct TMV assessments.
• Document methods, equipment specs, and part changes (COs).
• Maintain equipment, calibration, and plan lab capability expansion.
• Read drawings, perform tolerance analysis, and contribute to PCB design.

Skills

Prototyping

Testing

Data analysis

Documentation

Change management

Lab operations

Problem solving

Tools

Windchill

Altium

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Hardware R&D Technician in St. Paul, MN for a 12-month, 100% onsite assignment. The role focuses on hands-on prototyping, testing, fixture development, data analysis, and documentation under growing technical leadership.

You will support engineering functions including design, testing, and lab operations, with opportunities to train others and influence processes. Responsibilities include PCB prototyping and rework, connector assembly, fixture development, and high-complexity