R&D Product Development Engineer

3M HEALTHCARE; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,300 - 110,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Health care and well-being programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Abbott in Atlanta, GA is seeking an R&D Product Development Engineer for Heart Failure. You will design, test, and evaluate MEMS-based sensor systems, and work across teams to advance implantable devices. The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, robust documentation, and rigorous testing in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a Bachelor's in engineering and hands-on experience with sensor systems, with opportunities to apply ML/AI tools and modern data-analysis libraries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, mechanical, electromechanical, microelectronics, or a related engineering field.
• Hands-on experience developing, testing, or characterizing engineering systems or devices.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate results clearly.
• Independent and collaborative work style in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and evaluation of MEMS-based sensor systems and test methods.
• Develop studies to characterize sensor performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Build and troubleshoot laboratory setups, prototypes, and measurement systems.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and present conclusions via reports and reviews.
• Draft test protocols, verification plans, and design documentation per quality systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers on component development and process improvements.
• Apply engineering principles and statistical thinking throughout the product-development lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and internal standards.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Ownership

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative work

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Microelectronics, or related engineering

Advanced degree in MEMS or microelectronics

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Machine learning

NumPy

Pandas

Keras

PyTorch

Matplotlib

Seaborn

Job description

R&D Product Development Engineer – Heart Failure

Location: United States – Atlanta, GA (387 Technology Circle NW Suite 500)

Shift: Standard

Travel: Yes, 5% of the time

Job Family: Product Development

Division: HF Heart Failure

Base pay: $55,300.00 – $110,700.00 (may vary by location)

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and evaluation of implantable MEMS-based sensor systems, components, assemblies, processes, fixtures, and test methods.
• Develop and execute engineering studies to characterize sensor performance, reliability, manufacturability, and design robustness.
• Build, modify, and troubleshoot laboratory setups, prototypes, fixtures, and measurement systems used for product development.
• Analyze experimental data, identify trends and failure modes, and communicate conclusions through clear reports, presentations, and design-review materials.
• Draft and execute test protocols, verification plans, engineering reports, and design documentation in accordance with internal quality‑system requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and suppliers on component development, process improvements, prototype builds, and technical issue resolution.
• Apply sound engineering principles, statistical thinking, and disciplined documentation throughout the product‑development lifecycle.
• Perform work in compliance with FDA regulations, applicable standards, company policies, procedures, and task assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Microelectronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience developing, testing, troubleshooting, or characterizing engineering systems, devices, components, or processes.
• Ability to analyze technical data, draw practical conclusions, and communicate results clearly.
• Strong problem‑solving ability, ownership, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new technical areas quickly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced R&D environment with changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering, MEMS, microelectronics, packaging, mechanical systems, or a related technical field.
• Experience applying machine learning, AI, or advanced data‑analysis methods to large engineering data sets.
• Working knowledge of Python, LabVIEW, or other programming tools.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with Python machine‑learning, data‑science, or data‑visualization libraries (NumPy, Pandas, Keras, PyTorch, Matplotlib, Seaborn, etc.).
• Experience with MEMS sensors, implantable or miniaturized medical devices, microelectronics packaging, precision assemblies, or reliability testing.
• Experience with electrical characterization, measurement systems, instrumentation, automation, data acquisition, or programming for engineering analysis.
• Experience with mechanical design, fixture development, prototyping, tolerance analysis, failure analysis, or process development.
• Experience with statistical analysis, design of experiments, JMP, Minitab, or similar tools.
• Exposure to low‑power electronics, wireless systems, RF concepts, RFID experience, or sensor‑system integration.
• Experience developing software which interfaces with external hardware, including debugging.
• Working knowledge of low‑level computing concepts, especially pertaining to communication systems.
• Familiarity with spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and similar lab hardware.

Benefits

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance.
• Competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans.
• Health care and well‑being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match.
• Stability of a company with strong financial performance and active community involvement.

EEO & Equal Opportunity

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

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