Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Freedom 2 Save student debt program

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Plano, TX, seeks a Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer for the Neuromodulation division. You will develop implantable devices and non-opioid therapies to treat chronic pain and movement disorders, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive concepts from design to production.

The role emphasizes manufacturability, regulatory compliance, and rigorous documentation, with a chance to influence device platforms and patient outcomes. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant development or R&D experience, preferably with implantable leads or catheters.
• Hands-on experience from prototype to production in mechanical subsystems.
• Experience with CAD and FEA modeling software (SolidWorks, ANSYS preferred).
• Experience in a regulated industry (medical, aerospace, automotive).

Responsibilities

• Researches, develops, designs, and evaluates mechanical and electro-mechanical components and devices.
• Conceptualizes new devices using material knowledge and mechanical design.
• Develops concepts from design to market release with cross-functional partners.
• Maintains detailed documentation throughout R&D.
• Prepares technical reports and presentations.
• Participates in technical reviews of mechanical designs.
• Reviews vendor activities to support development and validation of components.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD/FEA

Cross-functional teamwork

Prototype to production

Regulated industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree (preferred) in Mechanical/Biomedical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Title Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer 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 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.
• 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 Plano, TX location in the Neuromodulation Division. Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum. It sounds like science fiction: sending small electrical pulses to the spine to block pain signals or to the brain to suppress tremor.

As a Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer at Abbott Neuromodulation, you will have the opportunity to develop technology platforms that improve the lives of those suffering from chronic pain and movement disorders. Each employee can make a difference at Abbott and has the power, either individually or as a team, to influence the success of the company. We are team-oriented, patient-focused, and progressive. We value people with great ideas who partner with others both internally and externally to take action and accomplish goals.

What You’ll Work On:

• Researches, develops, designs, and evaluates mechanical and electro‑mechanical materials, components, assemblies, processes and/or equipment for implantable neurostimulation devices
• Conceptualizes new devices using material knowledge and innovative mechanical design
• Develops new concepts from initial design to market release with cross‑functional partners
• Creates and submits novel design solutions that expand the intellectual property of the business
• Conducts feasibility studies to verify capability and functionality
• Balances design for reliability, manufacturing, and cost efficiency
• Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and development
• Prepares technical reports, analyses, recommendations, and presentations reflecting the status and results of projects in progress
• Participates/contributes to technical reviews of mechanical designs
• Reviews and coordinates vendor activities to support development and validation of device components
• Establishes and cultivates an extensive network of support to facilitate completion of assignments
• Exhibits and instills decision‑making based in objective engineering principles (analytical and empirical)
• Develops test methods, models, fixtures, and tools to evaluate designs
• Multi‑tasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a timely manner
• Identifies, communicates, and mitigates project risks
• Builds and maintains positive and cooperative relationships internally and externally
• Ensures compliance to all applicable internal requirements and external regulations
• Position may require up to 10% travel

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 5+ years of relevant development or R&D experience (preferably with implantable leads or catheters)
• Hands‑on experience taking mechanical subsystems from prototype through design verification and into production
• Experience with CAD and FEA modeling software (SolidWorks, ANSYS preferred)
• Experience in developing fabricated parts and assemblies – from rapid prototyping to production (CNC machining, injection molding, thermoforming, extrusion, sheet metal, etc.)
• Product development experience within a regulated industry (e.g. medical, aerospace, automotive, etc.)
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams and taking initiative to ensure successful outcomes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience designing for manufacturing processes used in implantable leads or catheters (e.g. biocompatible material selection, extrusion, coiling, braiding, welding, molding, lamination, bonding, etc.)
• Familiarity with typical lead and catheter materials such as polyurethanes, silicones, and high‑strength conductor alloys like MP35N and 35NLT
• Lead design and development experience (neuromodulation, cardiac, cochlear, or other relevant application)
• Strong history of cross‑functional collaboration with other engineering disciplines (Clinical, Electrical, Manufacturing)
• Experience with statistical techniques (e.g. DOE, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, etc.)
• Knowledge of design controls and regulations for medical device development

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00

JOB FAMILY: Product Development DIVISION: NM Neuromodulation LOCATION: United States > Texas > Plano : 6901 Preston Road ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable 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), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)

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