Abbott

Abbott

Senior R&D Engineer

United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$78k-$156kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role

  • This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the EP division.
  • We are seeking a high caliber, experienced R&D Engineer to provide technical expertise through the planning and execution of high-profile projects related to electrophysiology catheters.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Provides technical leadership for multiple product design and manufacturing quality improvement and product cost reduction projects related to electrophysiology catheters.
  • Establish design and process requirements for electrophysiology catheter components.
  • Directs support personnel and coordinates project activities.
  • Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
  • Run empirical and experimental analysis utilizing various analytical design tools to support design improvements and cost reduction efforts.
  • Research various cost-effective, alternative approaches to current designs and processes.
  • Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Requirements

  • Experience working within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels of the organization.
  • Strong technical leadership skills including the ability to coach and mentor less experienced employees.
  • Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
  • Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines in timely manner.
  • Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.

Nice to have

  • Masters Degree i n a technical or business field is preferred.

Skills

  • Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life.
  • Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Compensation

  • The base pay for this position is

Benefits

  • 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.

Company info

  • Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.

Equal opportunity

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  • 5050 Nathan Lane N
  • Yes, 10 % of the Time

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