R&D Clinical Engineer II

Thornton Tomasetti; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health coverage in HIP PPO plan

Retirement savings with high employer

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott in Plymouth, MN invites an R&D Clinical Engineer II to advance electrophysiology technology from concept to clinical translation. You will collaborate with physicians, engineers, and regulatory teams to design, verify, and validate therapies and ablation technologies across preclinical and clinical studies.

You will analyze data, develop study protocols, and communicate results through reports and presentations while maintaining compliance with FDA and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years engineering or clinical research experience.
• Strong understanding of scientific methods and data analysis.
• Ability to plan, execute, analyze, and document technical or clinical studies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Independent and collaborative work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support development and evaluation of therapy algorithms and ablation technologies.
• Design, execute, and analyze bench, preclinical, and clinical studies.
• Develop study protocols, data collection methods, and analysis plans.
• Analyze large datasets and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with physicians, engineers, and regulatory teams to define requirements.
• Support design verification and validation strategies for new ablation tech.
• Summarize study outcomes through reports, presentations, and regulatory docs.
• Support risk management activities and clinical risk assessments.
• Participate in physician interactions and usability evaluations.
• Gain knowledge of EP procedures and ablation technologies.

Skills

Biomedical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Clinical Engineering

Biological Sciences

Medical/Clinical Sciences

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Medical/Clinical Sciences, or related technical discipline

Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Windchill

Data visualization tools

Statistical analysis software

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical 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.

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.
• 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.

Compensation

• Base pay: $61,300.00 – $122,700.00 (may vary by location).

Job Details

LOCATION: United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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