Senior Staff Engineer R&D

Abbott; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Senior Staff R&D Engineer in Santa Clara to lead the design and development of innovative solutions for structural heart disease treatment. This critical role demands expertise in medical device engineering and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering professional growth in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Healthcare plans

Retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in medical device development.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with transcatheter heart valve systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead device design and development under Design Controls.
• Oversee technical system leadership and project timelines.
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) and risk analysis.

Skills

Communication

Engineering

State-of-the-art device design

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Advanced degree in a technical field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio includes diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, serving over 160 countries with 114,000 colleagues.

Job Description

At Abbott, you can do meaningful work, grow professionally, and enjoy comprehensive benefits, including career development opportunities, healthcare plans, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and more. Abbott has been recognized as a great place to work globally, with numerous awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

The Opportunity

Located in Santa Clara, CA, within our Ventures division, this role involves designing and providing solutions for structural heart disease treatment, specifically focusing on transcatheter mitral valve replacement technology.

We are seeking a Senior Staff R&D Engineer to contribute to the development of innovative TMVR delivery systems, guiding projects from early feasibility to commercialization. The role requires expertise in engineering medical devices, particularly in this advanced technology space.

Responsibilities

• Lead device design and development under Design Controls for compliance and innovation.
• Oversee technical system leadership, decision-making, risk management, and project timelines.
• Define future device generations considering supply chain and user needs.
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) and root cause investigations.
• Perform risk analysis and develop fabrication methods to improve production efficiency.
• Utilize simulations to optimize system performance.
• Execute root cause analysis and implement continuous improvement strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field, with extensive experience in medical device development.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and hands-on experience with transcatheter heart valve systems.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a technical field.
• Deep knowledge of metals and polymers used in catheter-based medical devices.

Apply now and learn more about our health and wellness benefits at www.abbottbenefits.com. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com.

The base salary range for this position is $128,000 to $256,000, depending on location and experience.