Engineering R&D II

Title: Engineering R&D II

Location: Plymouth, MN

Duration: 12+ Month Assignment

Job Description:

As R&D Engineer, you will be part of our EP research and development team focused on Catheter Development projects. This role will be focused on development of catheter-based devices and accessories but will also involve a range of responsibilities including but not limited to test method development, build and bench testing, design of test fixtures, design analysis, 3D CAD models and documentation, material research, prototype design, manufacturing support and interface with the R&D and cross functional product development team.

Responsibilities:

• Conceive and build working prototypes.
• Researches, develops, designs, and evaluates mechanical materials, components, assemblies, processes and/or equipment.
• Develops strong understanding of customer requirements and design requirements.
• Effectively communicate with R&D team members.
• Design and develop new products specific for catheter-based technology. 
• Maintain compliance with procedural and documentation requirements of Abbott, FDA , ISO and other regulatory bodies.
• Establish test methods and conduct model development, as needed.
• Support bench / animal testing and clinical evaluations.
• Provides technical direction to machinists / technicians and provides helpful feedback to other engineers.
• Run empirical and experimental analysis utilizing various analytical design tools.
• Maintain schedule of tasks and activities.
• Utilize structured problem-solving approaches to resolve design investigations during development.
• Write and submit intellectual property (patents).
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies and prints.

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.