Staff R&D Clinical Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an experienced R&D Staff Engineer for the Electrophysiology (EP) division in St. Paul, MN. You will contribute to development of implantable atrial devices, diagnostic and ablation catheters, and EP capital equipment, with focus on requirements, testing, analysis and regulatory support.

You will work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, leveraging GLP experience, strong communication, and teamwork to drive high-quality results and successful regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years progressively responsible engineering experience.
• Experience in preclinical testing methods including GLP.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication across levels.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback on clinical workflows and EP product use.
• Support development of risk management documentation.
• Design, conduct/supervise bench and preclinical studies for feasibility and regulatory submission.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct empirical analyses.
• Organize and analyze data and write reports on results.
• Document work for technical papers and patents.
• Participate in design reviews and project planning.
• Ensure FDA regulatory compliance and company policies.
• Collaborate with colleagues, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Matrixed environment

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Biomedical)

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Tech Center in St. Paul, MN or our Plymouth, MN locations in the EP division. Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

R&D Staff Engineer

As the R&D Staff Engineer, you will be part of our EP product development team focused on delivering the future in implantable atrial devices, and diagnostic, imaging, and ablation therapy catheters and EP capital equipment. This role will involve a range of responsibilities including but not limited to requirement development, testing and data analysis, validation testing, and serving as a clinical consultant on clinical workflows and risk evaluation documentation.

What You’ll Work On

• Provide feedback and insight on clinical workflows and clinical use of EP products.
• Support development of risk management documentation.
• Design, conduct/supervise, and support bench and preclinical studies for product concept feasibility and formal regulatory submission.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct empirical and experimental analysis.
• Organize and analyze data from experiments or design builds and write reports on results.
• Conduct research and prepare research tasks.
• Document work suitable for technical papers and patents.
• Participate in project design reviews and project planning.
• Track performance against plan.
• Develop plan in conjunction with technical supervisor.
• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, biological sciences, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years progressively more responsible work experience in related engineering field.
• Experience in preclinical testing methods including GLP study experience.
• Experience working within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Strong technical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines in timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Design Validation and GLP study experience in the medical device industry.
• Experience with cardiac devices.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to plan, execute, analyze, and document individual scientific studies.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

The base pay for this position is $99,300.00–$198,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Product Development DIVISION: EP Electrophysiology LOCATION: United States > Minnesota >St.Paul >TechCenter : One St Jude Medical Drive ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.