Senior R&D Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and supervise bench and preclinical studies for product concept feasibility and formal regulatory submission
• Provide insight on clinical workflows and the clinical use of Electrophysiology (EP) products
• Support the development of risk management documentation and perform risk evaluations
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct empirical and experimental analysis, including data organization and report writing
• Participate in project design reviews and project planning while tracking performance against established plans
• Document technical work suitable for patents and technical papers
• Comply with FDA regulations, company policies, and operating procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of R&D experience within the medical device industry
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn preclinical testing methods
• Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor less experienced employees
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting at multiple levels of the organization
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly matrixed, and geographically diverse environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical EP experience in a patient-facing or clinical lab setting
• Experience with Design Validation and GLP studies in the medical device industry
• Experience with Abbott’s EnSite mapping system or competitor mapping systems
• Ability to plan, execute, and document individual scientific studies

Benefits

• Career development opportunities within an international company
• Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical coverage options
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance programs
• Access to FreeU education benefits

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 the spectrum of healthcare, including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. With over 115,000 colleagues serving people in more than 160 countries, we are dedicated to advancing innovative technologies that manage and treat life's greatest health challenges.