Principal R&D Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the research and development of single-use electrophysiology catheters, focusing on design concept development, prototyping, and testing
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for Nitinol (NiTi), guiding alloy selection, superelastic behavior, heat-setting, and surface finishing processes
• Plan, schedule, and lead complex technical workstreams for early feasibility, clinical, and commercial product development programs
• Collaborate with process development and manufacturing engineering to ensure robust, scalable Nitinol processing methods
• Lead technical teams through structured problem-solving and ensure quality system compliance for medical device development
• Participate in preclinical evaluations, physician engagement activities, and the submission of intellectual property

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Biomedical Engineering
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience with a BS, 6+ years with an MS, or 4+ years with a PhD in medical device R&D
• Demonstrated hands-on experience designing and processing Nitinol components for medical devices
• Proven experience leading and managing complex technical workstreams within a large program
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the design of electromechanical systems
• Prior experience in electrophysiology systems or high-voltage therapy delivery device development
• Proficiency in structured problem-solving techniques and computational modeling
• Experience with design for manufacturability and collaborating with suppliers on Nitinol-based components

Benefits

• Career development opportunities within an international healthcare leader
• Access to medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO plan
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributions
• Tuition reimbursement and specialized education benefits including FreeU and the Freedom 2 Save program

About the Company

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, serving people in more than 160 countries.