Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer, Neuromodulation Devices

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

Benefits offered by this job

HIP PPO medical plan

High employer retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott in Plano, TX seeks a Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer to develop implantable neurostimulation devices. You will design, test, and refine mechanical systems from prototype through production in a regulated environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and clinical teams to advance device concepts, ensure reliability, and align with project timelines. This role offers growth in a leading healthcare company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of development or R&D experience, preferably with implantable leads or catheters.
• Hands-on experience taking subsystems from prototype to production.
• Experience with CAD and FEA modeling software (SolidWorks, ANSYS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, design, and evaluate mechanical and electro-mechanical components for implantable neurostimulation devices.
• Conceptualize new devices using material knowledge and innovative mechanical design.
• Develop concepts from design to market release with cross-functional partners.
• Create and submit novel design solutions expanding IP for the business.
• Maintain detailed documentation through all R&D phases.
• Coordinate vendor activities for development and validation of device components.

Skills

CAD/FEA

Cross-functional

Communication

Medical device

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Biomedical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Abbott in Plano, TX seeks a Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer to develop implantable neurostimulation devices. You will design, test, and refine mechanical systems from prototype through production in a regulated environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and clinical teams to advance device concepts, ensure reliability, and align with project timelines. This role offers growth in a leading healthcare company.