R&D Clinical Engineer II

Abbott Laboratories; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HIP PPO medical plan

Excellent retirement savings plan with

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Plymouth, MN seeks an R&D Clinical Engineer II to support the Electrophysiology Portfolio, focusing on technology development and clinical translation. You will collaborate with physicians, systems and software engineers, and clinical teams to evaluate safety and efficacy and to generate evidence guiding product decisions.

You will apply clinical and engineering knowledge to design, verify and validate products, conduct preclinical and clinical research, and use

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in one of the specified technical disciplines.
• 2+ years engineering, clinical research, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of scientific methods, experimental design, and data analysis.
• Ability to plan, execute, analyze, and document technical or clinical studies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret technical and clinical data to support engineering decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support development and evaluation of key therapy algorithms and ablation technologies.
• Design, execute, and analyze bench, preclinical, and clinical studies supporting product development milestones.
• Develop study protocols, data collection methods, and analysis plans to evaluate therapy performance and safety.
• Analyze large datasets from preclinical and clinical studies and communicate findings to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical specialists, systems engineers, software engineers, and regulatory teams to define clinical and technical requirements.
• Support development of design verification and validation strategies for new ablation technologies.
• Summarize study outcomes through technical reports, presentations, and regulatory documentation.
• Support risk management activities, hazard analyses, and clinical risk assessments.
• Participate in physician interactions, usability evaluations, and clinical observations to inform product development.
• Provide technical and clinical expertise during design reviews and cross-functional project meetings.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of EP procedures, cardiac electrophysiology principles, and emerging ablation technologies.
• Comply with FDA regulations, ISO standards, company policies, operating procedures, and quality system requirements.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, vendors, and healthcare professionals.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Biomedical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Clinical Engineering

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical/Electrical/Mechanical/Clinical Engineering or related field

2+ years engineering/clinical research experience

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Windchill

Data visualization tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

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.

What You’ll Work On

As an R&D Clinical Engineer II at our Plymouth, MN location, you will support the Electrophysiology Portfolio with a focus on technology development and clinical translation. This role will serve as a contributor supporting key initiatives, working closely with physicians, systems engineers, software engineers, and clinical teams to evaluate safety and efficacy, and generate evidence that informs product development decisions.

You will leverage clinical and engineering knowledge to support product design, verification and validation activities, preclinical and clinical research, and data-driven decision-making throughout the development lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support development and evaluation of key therapy algorithms and ablation technologies.
• Design, execute, and analyze bench, preclinical, and clinical studies supporting product development milestones.
• Develop study protocols, data collection methods, and analysis plans to evaluate therapy performance and safety.
• Analyze large datasets from preclinical and clinical studies and communicate findings to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical specialists, systems engineers, software engineers, and regulatory teams to define clinical and technical requirements.
• Support development of design verification and validation strategies for new ablation technologies.
• Summarize study outcomes through technical reports, presentations, and regulatory documentation.
• Support risk management activities, hazard analyses, and clinical risk assessments.li>
• Participate in physician interactions, usability evaluations, and clinical observations to inform product development.
• Provide technical and clinical expertise during design reviews and cross-functional project meetings.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of EP procedures, cardiac electrophysiology principles, and emerging ablation technologies.
• Comply with FDA regulations, ISO standards, company policies, operating procedures, and quality system requirements.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, vendors, and healthcare professionals.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Medical/Clinical Sciences, or related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of engineering, clinical research, medical device, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of scientific methods, experimental design, and data analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, analyze, and document technical or clinical studies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to interpret technical and clinical data to support engineering decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, cardiovascular devices, or related medical device technologies.
• Knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology principles and ablation therapies.
• Experience working with signal processing, physiologic data analysis, or algorithm development.
• Experience supporting verification, validation, preclinical, or clinical studies.
• Familiarity with PFA technology, cardiac mapping systems, or EP laboratory procedures.
• Experience with statistical analysis software and data visualization tools.
• Experience working within FDA-regulated and ISO-compliant medical device environments.
• Experience with requirements management and electronic document control systems (e.g., Windchill).
• Experience working within cross-functional, matrixed organizations.

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The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.