Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer - Implantable Neuromodulation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free HIP PPO medical plan

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Freedom 2 Save student debt program

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer in Plano, TX, to advance implantable neurostimulation devices. You will design, analyze, and validate mechanical subsystems, working with cross-functional teams to move concepts from prototyping to production.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in regulated medical device development, strong CAD/FEA skills, and a proven ability to document and present technical findings. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant development or R&D experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepares technical reports, analyses, recommendations, and presentations reflecting the status and results of projects in progress.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD/FEA

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototype to production

Documentation & reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Biomedical Eng

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer in Plano, TX, to advance implantable neurostimulation devices. You will design, analyze, and validate mechanical subsystems, working with cross-functional teams to move concepts from prototyping to production.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in regulated medical device development, strong CAD/FEA skills, and a proven ability to document and present technical findings. Travel may be required.