Product Development Engineer II

Abbott Laboratories; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories seeks a Product Development Engineer in Saint Paul, MN. You will join a dynamic R&D team, focusing on innovations for structural heart disease. This role involves experiment design, project management, and collaboration across functions, appealing to candidates with relevant engineering backgrounds. Join a reputable company dedicated to enhancing quality of life through medical advancements.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Free medical coverage

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience in design and engineering.
• Broad technical knowledge with expertise in relevant specialties.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments for tissue valve technologies.
• Manage research projects and collaborate with product development teams.
• Generate technical reports to document work and demonstrate progress.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communications

Organizational and follow-up skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving strategies

Education

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Material Science Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Microsoft Office

Minitab

Matlab

Mimics

Job description

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 forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical 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

This position works out of our Woodridge location in St. Paul, MN in the SH division.

Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist.

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.

As the Product Development Engineer, you'll have the chance to provide technical support within a vibrant, high-performing R&D team that is redefining the treatment of structural heart disease. Under general guidance, the candidate will be responsible for the testing and analysis of tissue-related technologies for current and next generation technologies. This is an excellent opportunity to be recognized as a subject matter expert and develop real-world experience in at world class medical technology company that improves the lives of people.

What You’ll Work On

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments related to tissue valve technologies
• Generate technical reports and presentations to document work, illustrate concepts, and demonstrate progress.
• Manage multiple research projects across the breadth of the tissue manufacturing process.
• Support other valve and system development activities as needed to achieve project deliverables.
• Collaborate with other Subject Matter Experts to enhance existing test methods and implement new ones.
• Actively engage and collaborate with cross-functional product development teams.
• Support sustaining and process engineering efforts during manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in tissue, valve, and Structural Heart related fields.
• Conceptualize new devices, techniques, and technologies using material knowledge.
• Grow the company’s IP & patent portfolio through strategic internal research.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned by the management team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, or related engineering field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum three years experience progressively more responsible design and expertise.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Broad technical knowledge; expertise in one or more relevant specialties.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing/executing experiments, analyzing results, and generating next steps.
• Understanding of basic statistical methods and techniques.
• Experience using mechanical testing equipment for soft materials
• Knowledge of tissue composition and processing methods.
• Familiarity with ISO and ASTM standards related to tissue heart valves (e.g. ISO5840, ISO22442, ISO10993).
• Experience with tissue processing methodologies related to tissue heart valves (e.g. tissue selection, fixation, and sterilization).
• Experience in tissue engineering, biomaterials, and/or immunohistochemistry is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize work tasks to meet project deadlines, take initiative, and work independently (as needed).
• Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional or multi-disciplinary product development team.
• A flexible mindset, self-motivation, strong inclination to learn, ability to work semi-autonomously and develop effective problem-solving strategies.
• Exceptional organizational, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and follow-up skills.
• Attention to detail, effective problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of engineering software (e.g. Solidworks, Microsoft Office, Minitab, Matlab, Mimics, etc.)

Apply Now

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The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.