R&D Engineer Sr.

Title: R&D Engineer Sr.

Location: Westford, MA

Duration: 11 Months

100% Onsite

Summary

Responsible for providing technical support in the creation and the development of new medical device products (invasive and non-invasive). Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. 

• Identifies and initiates programs which result in innovative application of existing or new products or technologies.
• Conduct experiments and/or develop strategies for consideration that extend beyond known scientific and engineering precedents.
• In order to enhance professional knowledge, the Advisor will review technical documents/publications, attend professional meetings, and interface with suppliers/vendors.
• As the organization's technical expert, the advisor will provide advice, assistance and direction to project teams and management, when required to assist with problem recognition, review, and resolution.
• Serves as an advisor on technical acquisitions and new technology development teams.
• Mentors other employees when appropriate.
• Provides periodic communication updates to management on future business direction and problem resolution.
• Publishes scientific papers in professional journals contributing to the advancement of science.
• Researches, develops, designs, and evaluates mechanical and electro-mechanical materials, components, assemblies, processes and/or equipment.
• Conducts feasibility studies to verify capability and functionality.
• May have direct reports who assist in collecting data to support innovative Bachelor's degree plus 12+ years of related work experience with a complete understanding of specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Advanced degree preferred.

Core Responsibilities:

• Electronic design for EOL products and sustaining type support working in R&D environment
• Schematic capture using Altium is preferred
• Oversees prototyping of designs with 3^rd party manufacturers
• Multi-tasking of 2-3 sustaining projects
• 3-5 years of electrical design experience is preferrable
• Overseas testing at compliance test house for medical devices
• Medical device experience is preferred
• Bachelor degree in electrical or elelctronic degree is required.

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.