R&D Technician II

Abbott; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott in Plymouth, MN seeks an R&D Technician II for performing comprehensive testing of medical devices in a lab setting. Responsibilities include executing test protocols, documenting results, and communicating observations.

The role is 100% on-site, with a mix of lab and desk work, and is a temporary-to-hire position. Qualifications include 1–4 years of relevant experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of relevant experience or post-secondary education.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience maintaining accurate documentation and records.
• Stable work history demonstrating reliability and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, conditioning, length, OD, and visual testing on medical devices.
• Follow detailed written and verbal instructions and test procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation using GDP.
• Analyze test data and assist in preparing reports and studies for engineering and scientific teams.
• Communicate test results, observations, and findings clearly with engineers.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and use appropriate safety equipment.
• Operate laboratory tools and equipment including calipers, MTS, multimeters, digital thermometers, force gauges, Cognex, LabView, and hand tools.
• Perform qualitative and/or quantitative laboratory methods as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree (AA) or other post-secondary education

Tools

Calipers

MTS

Multimeters

Digital thermometers

Cognex

LabVIEW

Hand tools

Job description

Title

R&D Technician II

Location

Plymouth, MN

Duration

11 Month with possibility of extension or conversion

100% On-Site

Job Summary

Perform testing and evaluation of medical devices in a laboratory environment, including mechanical, electrical, conditioning, length, OD, and visual testing. Support engineering teams by executing test protocols, documenting results, and communicating observations. This is a 100% on-site, temp-to-hire position with approximately 85% lab work and 15% desk work.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, conditioning, length, OD, and visual testing on medical devices.
• Follow detailed written and verbal instructions and test procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation using Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Analyze test data and assist in preparing reports and studies for engineering and scientific teams.
• Communicate test results, observations, and findings clearly with engineers.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and use appropriate safety equipment.
• Operate laboratory tools and equipment including calipers, MTS, multimeters, digital thermometers, force gauges, Cognex, LabView, and hand tools.
• Perform qualitative and/or quantitative laboratory methods as required.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of relevant experience or post-secondary education.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience maintaining accurate documentation and records.
• Stable work history demonstrating reliability and commitment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree (AA) or other post-secondary education.
• Experience with medical device testing or product assembly.
• Experience in an R&D, laboratory, or product testing environment.
• Experience drafting or maintaining technical documentation.
• Career progression or transferable skills related to testing, assembly, manufacturing, or mechanical work.
• Demonstrated interest in long-term growth within a medical device testing environment.
• Examples of relevant backgrounds include medical device assembly, mechanical technician, mechanic, or R&D engineering technician experience.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.