Staff Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage via HIP PPO

Excellent retirement plan with high-em

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott in St. Paul, MN is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to join the Electrophysiology Systems Engineering team focused on advancing ablation technologies.

You will define system behavior, architecture, performance, and integration for next‑generation cardiac products, taking systems from concept to launch. The role requires 11+ years in complex electrical hardware, software and signal processing, plus 5+ years as a Systems Engineer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 11+ years in complex systems.
• 5+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer in medical devices or related fields.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Define system behavior, architecture, performance and integration for next‑gen ablation products.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to solve technical challenges and drive research initiatives.
• Develop design input requirements from user and business needs with stakeholder input.
• Mentor junior engineers and communicate progress to Sr. Management.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO and other regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Project leadership

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering and/or Science

Tools

Regulatory standards (60601)

Job description

Company Overview

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

Staff Systems Engineer – 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.

Opportunity

This position works out of our St. Paul, MN location in the Electrophysiology division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. As the Staff Systems Engineer role, you will be a technical leader on our Electrophysiology Systems Engineering team focused on delivering the future in Ablation technologies. This role will involve a range of responsibilities including but not limited to definition of system behavior, system architecture, system performance, and system integration for our next generation products. This engineer will be a key member of Abbott’s product development team to bring systems from concept to launch.

What You’ll Work On

• Develop technical and business strategy at the core team level for major system-level programs
• Utilize multidisciplinary engineering knowledge and experience to design and develop new products specific for cardiac mapping and ablation.
• Provide system engineering leadership for new products from concept phase through launch.
• Lead cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges and drive research initiatives.
• Work with Product Marketing, Clinical Engineering, and Key Opinion Leaders to develop design input requirements from user and business needs.
• Communicate to Sr. Management including technical presentations, status updates, and program reviews.
• Lead system behavior definition activities utilizing use case modeling and other appropriate tools.
• Develop the system architecture while working collaboratively with the other engineering functions (hardware, software, catheter).
• Plan, manage, and report on overall systems integration activities.
• Provide input into the technology and product roadmaps
• Be a strong team player and lead cross-functional teams to resolve issues and meet budget and schedule requirements.
• Create a positive, collaborative culture amongst the technical teams while working to solve challenging engineering problems.
• Mentor junior engineers
• Ensure compliance with procedural and documentation requirements of Abbott, FDA , ISO and other regulatory bodies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 11+ years of experience in developing highly complex electrical hardware, software, and signal-processing based systems.
• 5+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer
• Demonstrated ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish project goals
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex engineering problems and mentor other engineers
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills, as well as attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering and/or Science (could substitute for 2 years of engineering experience)
• Medical device experience, specifically supporting cardiac mapping and/or ablation systems
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business units model
• Detailed understanding of 60601 and other related electrical hardware regulations.

Salary

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

Additional Locations

WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Equal Opportunity

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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

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About Abbott

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, 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 160 countries, 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.