R&D Engineer Sr.

Title: R&D Engineer Sr.

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Duration: 12 Months

100% Onsite

Summary

This role supports the research and development of new medical device products by contributing technical expertise throughout the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include experimental design, material and component evaluation, and documentation to support design verification and validation. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, supplier interaction, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and innovation of new medical device products and technologies
• Conduct feasibility studies, experiments, and data analysis to validate concepts and designs
• Research materials, components, assemblies, and manufacturing processes
• Prepare technical documentation including test protocols, reports, and design justifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including suppliers and vendors, to resolve technical challenges
• Provide technical input during design reviews and throughout the development cycle
• Monitor project progress and communicate updates and issues to management
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, corporate, and quality standards

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Biomedical, or related Engineering field (master’s preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in medical device R&D or product development
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with prototyping, test method development, and root cause analysis
• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) and technical documentation
• Familiarity with FDA, ISO, and medical device regulatory standards
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.