Clinical R&D Engineer

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, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Clinical Research & Development (R&D) Engineer II – Structural Heart

Plymouth, MN

THIS IS AN ON-SITE DAILY POSITION.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Structural Heart division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. 

The Clinical R&D Engineer II is responsible for providing engineering leadership in the creation and the development of new medical device products (invasive and non-invasive). You will be accountable for researching, developing, designing test models, and evaluating mechanical and electro-mechanical materials, components, assemblies, processes and/or equipment. In addition, you will conduct feasibility studies to verify capability and functionality and develop new concepts from initial design to market release. The Clinical R&D Engineer II will also direct support personnel and coordinate project activities.

Responsibilities: 

• Utilize multidisciplinary engineering knowledge to design and develop innovative new products in the dynamic structural heart space where Abbott is a leading provider of solutions.
• Understands user needs and aids in setting appropriate requirements to capture those needs.
• Performs technical planning and performance evaluation studies.
• Evaluates prototypes formally and informally through structured and ad hoc testing. Test aspects of new projects or sub-systems to evaluate prototypes and validate output to meet intended use requirements.
• Evaluates customer satisfaction and device performance through end user testing (simulated use, pre-clinical, and/ or usability), analysis and studies.
• Provides clinical, usability and system level technical guidance and support to teams as appropriate.
• Evaluates the system user interface (device controls, IFU, training, etc.) formally and informally through structured and ad hoc testing. Tests aspects of the system user interface to evaluate prototype usability with end users and validate user interface is safe and effective.
• Provides input into the development of clinical system validation plans and the conduct of those tests.
• Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and development.
• Investigates and evaluates existing technologies.
• Establishes and cultivates an extensive network of support to facilitate completion of assignments.
• Participates in the development of less experienced staff by setting an example, providing guidance and work direction, and offering counsel.
• Participates in determining goals and objectives for projects and may lead projects.
• Influences middle management on technical or business solutions.
• Plans and organizes non-routine tasks w/approval.
• Initiates or maintains work schedule.
• Establishes priorities of work assignments.