Staff Systems Engineer

abbott; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 99,300 - 198,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Free medical coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition for diversity

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer for their Tech Center in St. Paul, MN. This role involves leading system integration and verification activities for complex medical device systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience. The position offers opportunities for career development and mentorship.

The base salary for this role ranges from $99,300 to $198,700 annually, reflecting the competitive nature of the industry. The current environment promotes a collaborative atmosphere, focusing on the advancement of medical technologies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in a related engineering field, preferably in Medical Devices.
• Experience in Systems Engineering and integration verification.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead system integration and verification strategy for new product development.
• Develop and execute verification strategies and plans.
• Mentor engineers and build organizational capability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Software Engineering

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Verification and Validation Training

Job description

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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, 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 in the EP division.

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

The Staff Systems Engineer serves as a senior technical leader within the Systems Verification organization, responsible for leading system integration and verification for complex, cross‑functional medical device systems (including hardware, software, catheter, and accessory components).

This role drives the development and execution of verification strategies across major programs, applying deep systems engineering expertise, clinical workflow understanding, and product knowledge to translate user, customer, regulatory, and performance requirements into robust system‑level verification solutions.

The position owns or significantly contributes to complex programs, while also influencing adjacent efforts, mentoring engineers, and advancing verification practices, tools, and organizational capabilities to improve quality, efficiency, and consistency.

What You’ll Work On

• Lead system integration and systems verification strategy, planning, and execution for new product development, research and technology, and sustaining engineering programs.
• Lead system integration and verification activities for complex medical device systems across new product and sustaining programs.
• Develop and execute verification strategies, plans, and acceptance criteria aligned with customer, regulatory, and performance requirements.
• Serve as a technical lead on major programs, ensuring alignment on deliverables, risks, and timelines.
• Translate user needs and system requirements into effective verification approaches across hardware, software, and workflows.
• Lead technical investigations, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex system issues.
• Drive development and improvement of test methods, tools, and verification processes.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to resolve issues and achieve program objectives.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to building organizational capability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and design control standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering field (Mechanical or Biomedical) or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Masters Degree – Advanced credential in a relevant discipline/concentration, including Biomedical Engineering, preferred.
• Minimum 8 years progressively more responsible work experience in a related engineering field; Medical Device Industry preferred.
• Professional certification or designation preferred. Training and experience in Systems Engineering / Verification and Validation preferred. Demonstrated ability to apply expert understanding of systems to issues to bring tasks to resolution within assigned projects.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross‑division business unit model preferred. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment; ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast‑paced, changing environment. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. Strong verbal and written communication with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in a timely manner. Strong organizational and follow‑up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.

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 > Tech Center : One St Jude Medical Drive

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 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