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Senior Engineer
– Sustaining R&D Electrophysiology Minnetonka, MN Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve.
In Abbotts Electrophysiology and Heart Failure (EPHF) division, were 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 a Senior Sustaining R&D Engineer at our Minnetonka, MN location, you will be part of our Electrophysiology (EP) Catheter team focused on providing R&D support a wide range of market-released diagnostic, imaging, and ablation therapy catheters.
This role will involve a range of responsibilities including but not limited to failure analysis, design changes, requirement development, testing and data analysis, and test method development and validation.
Primary Responsibilities: Provides R&D support for market-released cardiovascular catheters Conducts feasibility studies to verify capability and functionality to support investigations and/or design changes Develops solutions to improve product function and manufacturability Directs support personnel and coordinates project activities Write and submit Engineering Change orders Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of a project Investigates and evaluates design changes, manufacturing changes, NCMRs, CAPAs and/or customer complaints Reviews or coordinates vendor activities to support development Research various cost-effective, alternative approaches to current designs and processes Involved in test method and fixture development Support development of risk management documentation (DFMEA, UFMEA, PFMEA) Gain an understanding of the quality and regulatory requirements of Abbott, FDA and ISO regulations Complies with U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical or related Engineering degree 5 years medical device engineering experience Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes used in medical devices, specifically deflectable sheaths and/or EP Catheters preferred Worked with an electronic document control system (Windchill, etc.) Solidworks or other CAD experience Previous academic GPA: 3.0 or higher preferred 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 Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail 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, tuition assistance, and student loan repayment 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 (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future.
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