Senior R&D Engineer, Medical Devices (Structural Heart)

Thornton Tomasetti; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Strong retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott in Menlo Park, CA, is seeking an experienced professional to join the SH Structural Heart division. You will develop devices from concept to market release, transforming ideas into commercial products while maintaining rigorous documentation and integrating new technologies.

The role requires 6+ years in medical devices, CAD proficiency, and a collaborative mindset capable of guiding projects and influencing leadership. This is a full‑time, on‑site opportunity with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Masters degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Minimum 6 years in medical device-related work with broad technical application.
• Experience with CAD software and strong problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts from design to market release.
• Transform concepts into commercial devices and maintain documentation.
• Conduct feasibility studies to verify capability.
• Write and submit patents and evaluate existing tech.
• Coordinate vendor activities to support development.
• Build networks to facilitate project completion.
• Possibly lead a project team and set goals.
• Influence middle management on technical or business solutions.
• Set work schedules and establish priorities.
• Apply innovative methods to resolve problems.

Skills

CAD

Medical devices

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Masters Degree preferred

Tools

CAD

Job description

Abbott in Menlo Park, CA, is seeking an experienced professional to join the SH Structural Heart division. You will develop devices from concept to market release, transforming ideas into commercial products while maintaining rigorous documentation and integrating new technologies.

The role requires 6+ years in medical devices, CAD proficiency, and a collaborative mindset capable of guiding projects and influencing leadership. This is a full‑time, on‑site opportunity with strong growth potential.