Senior Medical Device R&D Engineer - Lead Innovation

Abbott Laboratories; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Minnesota seeks a Senior R&D Engineer to lead product development from concept through commercialization. You will guide design control, translate customer needs into specifications, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory readiness.

The role requires 5+ years in medical device development, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/ProE), and excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Requires a Mechanical, Biomedical, or Systems engineering degree with 5+ years in medical devices.
• Leads design control activities and translates customer needs into technical requirements.
• Experience with CAD (SolidWorks or Pro/E) and design verification activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects from concept to commercialization.
• Define system requirements and perform design control documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing and quality.
• Perform testing, analyze results, and prepare technical reports for regulatory bodies.
• Mentor junior engineers and communicate project status to management.

Skills

Design oversight

Systems thinking

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

CAD software

Minitab/JMP

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Biomedical/Systems

Tools

SolidWorks

Pro/E

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Minnesota seeks a Senior R&D Engineer to lead product development from concept through commercialization. You will guide design control, translate customer needs into specifications, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory readiness.

The role requires 5+ years in medical device development, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/ProE), and excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.