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R&D Engineer I – Electrophysiology St. Paul, MN

Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) 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.

What you will do:

As R&D Engineer I at our St. Paul, MN location, you will be part of our Electrophysiology (EP) product development team focused on delivering the future in diagnostic, imaging, and ablation therapy catheters and EP capital equipment. This role will involve a range of responsibilities including but not limited to requirement development, testing and data analysis, and test method development and validation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct bench and preclinical studies supporting product development teams for concept feasibility and formal regulatory submission
  • Draft study protocols for preclinical feasibility studies and design validation studies
  • Draft reports summarizing the studies and associated data analysis
  • Operate EP and OR laboratory equipment to facilitate execution of preclinical studies
• Plan, coordinate, and execute activity in support of project goals
• Support design reviews and physician visits
• Support development of risk management documentation
• Gain an understanding of the quality and regulatory requirements of Abbott, FDA and ISO regulations
• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, biological sciences, medical/clinical science or equivalent experience
• 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 to all levels of the organization
• Proficient in collaborating with project stakeholders (client and internal), end-users, business partners, and technical team members
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail
• Ability to plan, execute, analyze, and document individual scientific studies
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data using statistical methods

Preferred Qualifications:

• GPA: 3.0 or higher preferred
• 1+ years’ experience designing, testing, manufacturing or other engineering support
• Medical device experience
• Statistical analysis experience
• Experience working with an electronic document control system (Windchill, etc.)
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a geographically diverse, matrixed organization

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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