Staff R&D Engineer: Predictive Validation & Bench Testing

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) division in Plymouth, MN invites a Staff R&D Engineer, Predictive Engineering & Validation. You’ll lead bench testing strategy, develop tests and models, and partner across R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, and Quality to accelerate product development and reduce risk.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, data-driven decision making, and mentoring peers while ensuring FDA/ISO compliance and robust verification/validation practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of medical device product development, testing, research, or engineering experience.
• Experience leading complex technical initiatives and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of experimental design, engineering fundamentals, and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience developing and executing laboratory, bench, or preclinical testing methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical challenges.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive technical decisions across multiple organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, development, and implementation of advanced bench testing capabilities supporting electrophysiology therapies and technologies.
• Establish technical roadmaps that increase the use of bench-generated data to inform product design, performance characterization, and development decisions.
• Develop innovative test methods, simulated use models, and experimental platforms that replicate clinically relevant conditions.
• Partner with R&D, Clinical, Systems Engineering, Regulatory, Quality, and Product Development teams to align testing strategies with project objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for bench testing methodologies, data interpretation, and study design.
• Lead complex investigations and data-driven analyses supporting technology development, risk reduction, and design optimization.
• Define requirements for new laboratory equipment, testing infrastructure, and capability investments.
• Mentor engineers and scientists in experimental design, data analysis, and best practices for bench testing.
• Present technical recommendations and strategic proposals to functional leadership and project teams.
• Support development of verification and validation strategies and associated regulatory documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce development costs, and accelerate project timelines through innovative testing approaches.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ISO standards, company procedures, and quality system requirements.

Skills

Technical leadership

Bench testing

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) division in Plymouth, MN invites a Staff R&D Engineer, Predictive Engineering & Validation. You’ll lead bench testing strategy, develop tests and models, and partner across R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, and Quality to accelerate product development and reduce risk.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, data-driven decision making, and mentoring peers while ensuring FDA/ISO compliance and robust verification/validation practices.