Systems Engineer II

Abbott; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Systems Engineer II in the Electrophysiology Systems Engineering team focused on Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion. You will help develop catheter-based devices and architecture across the product lifecycle, collaborating with Marketing, R&D, Regulatory and Verification to meet patient needs.

The role requires a BS in a related engineering field and 2+ years in medical device R&D, with strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a engineering discipline (Systems/Biomedical/Mechanical) or related.
• 2+ years in an R&D or medical device environment or equivalent systems engineering experience.
• Strong technical knowledge with ability to think critically, problem solve, and communicate clearly in spoken and written form.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system architecture including structural, behavioral, and dependability views.
• Translate stakeholder and clinical needs into system requirements.
• Lead or support verification and validation planning and execution.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product R&D, Preclinical, Design Assurance, Regulatory, and Verification teams.
• Define system characterization, integration, and performance evaluation activities.
• Interface with end users to align design with clinical workflows.
• Contribute to risk management and configuration control in new product development programs.
• Write and submit intellectual property (patents).

Skills

Cross functional collaboration

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Clear communication

Education

B.S. in Systems Engineering

B.S. in Biomedical Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Minitab

JMP

Job description

## Systems Engineer IIApply: United States - Minnesota - Plymouth: Full time: Posted Today: 31165285Abbott 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:**## **Systems Engineer II** **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 **Plymouth, 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 **Systems Engineer II** you will be part of our **Electrophysiology** **Systems Engineering** team focused on **Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion**. This role will be focused on development of catheter-based devices and accessories but will also involve a range of responsibilities including but not limited to the development of system and subsystem requirements and architecture, anatomical analysis, model development, prototype design, and strong cross functional collaboration. **What You’ll Work On*** Develops strong understanding of customer requirements and design requirements.* Analyze and translate stakeholder and clinical needs into system requirements.* Develop, review, and maintain system architecture, including structural, behavioral, and dependability views.* Decompose system requirements and allocate functions and performance to system elements.* Lead or support system verification and validation planning and execution to confirm that the system meets its specified requirements (verification) and fulfills the needs of the intended users in the intended use environment (validation).* Partner with Marketing, Product R&D, Preclinical, Design Assurance, Regulatory, and Verification teams to ensure design implementations satisfy requirements.* Define and execute system characterization, integration, and performance evaluation activities.* Interface with end users to keep design direction aligned with real-world needs and clinical workflows.* Apply multidisciplinary engineering judgment to design, develop, integrate, and troubleshoot complex electrophysiology systems.* Contribute to risk management, interface management, and configuration control activities as part of new product development programs.* Write and submit intellectual property (patents) **Required Qualifications*** B.S. in Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.* 2+ years of experience in an R&D or medical device environment (or equivalent systems engineering experience).* Strong technical knowledge including a demonstrated ability to think critically, problem solve, communicate clearly both in spoken and written form, and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.* Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.* Experience with nitinol and/or catheter based devices and delivery systems.**Preferred Qualifications*** Demonstrated systems experience* Experience applying structured systems engineering processes (requirements management, architecture definition, interface control, V&V).* INCOSE ASEP/CSEP (or equivalent systems engineering certification) preferred.* M.S. in Biomedical, Systems, Mechanical or related engineering discipline.* Working knowledge of cardiac anatomy and electrophysiology.* 3D CAD experience (Solidworks or similar)* Applied statistics experience with tools such as Minitab or JM**Apply Now** **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** https://abbottbenefits.com/ Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.**The base pay for this position is**$61,300.00 – $122,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.## **JOB FAMILY:**Product Development## **DIVISION:**EP Electrophysiology## **LOCATION:**United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N## **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)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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_Spanish.pdf