{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e8edefa44e8a5ebeb80e6867","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e8edefa44e8a5ebeb80e6867","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e8edefa44e8a5ebeb80e6867","title":"Sr. R&D Engineer","description":"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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. nJob Summary: nThe Senior Product Development Engineer performs product design activities to ensure product development completion from concept to commercialization. This position requires a strong technical background and mechanical aptitude to support the development of innovative medical devices. This individual is expected to lead or work collaboratively with a team of engineers to develop product solutions to meet strategic goals. This individual will bridge gaps between technical and non-technical individuals to support CSI’s design control process. Additionally, this individual will integrate with mechanical, electrical, software, and design assurance engineers to ensure deliverables and receivables are meeting the needs of each group. nEssential Duties and Responsibilities: nnnDesigns catheter-based technologies. n nnLeads product development projects by managing design control process. n nnExcels in a high energy, fluid environment, with multiple responsibilities. n nnDefines and translates customer needs into technical requirements, engaging the customer, sales, marketing, and other functions as needed. n nnDefines and analyzes system requirements, clinical workflows, and input/output processes by using current systems engineering methods and technologies. n nnInitiates and reviews product testing in support of product design, regulatory submissions, manufacturing, quality, and sales support. n nnDevelops technical documents and presentations to communicate results to a technical team. n nnInitiates, performs, and reviews animal or cadaveric product testing in support of product design and sales support. n nnWorks as a \"hands-on\" engineer in performing troubleshooting on new products/process problems as related to design, material, or process. n nnDemonstrates knowledge of technical and product development processes through delivery of high quality and high impact deliverables. n nnProvides technical expertise for manufacturing, quality, marketing and sales, as directed. n nnTravels, as required, for professional meetings or in association with product development or technical activities, which includes interfacing with physicians to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices. n nnWorks with the in-house legal department, outside legal consultants, and government patent officials, as required, on patent searches, patent infringements, and patent applications and acts as technical expert on all design related materials and provides strategic analysis for continued direction. n nnConsistently generates innovative and unique solutions to market needs and submits idea disclosures resulting in the development of new or refined products, processes, or equipment. n nnProvide technical mentoring of junior level engineers in the areas of product design, testing, and performance n nnTimely and effectively communicates status, issues, and budgetary information to management. n n nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Successful Job Performance: nnnMinimum Qualifications n nnBachelors or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Systems, or similar engineering discipline n nnExperience in leading all technical aspects of the product development process. n nnMinimum of 5 years of relevant experience in product development of medical devices preferred. n nnKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Successful Job Performance: n nnAbility to provide technical oversight to the technical team, lead completion of design control documentation, and support completion of the project deliverables. n nnStrong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to solve complex problems and implement solutions or processes. Ability to solve systems-level problems by understanding the how changes impact the overall system. n nnStrong communications skills to understand and explain complex engineering problems to non-engineering personnel. Ability to create and deliver presentations to executive management. Ability to create detailed technical reports appropriate to send to regulatory bodies (FDA, etc). n nnStrong coordination skills to align cross-functional team members to deliver results and ensure a quality product that meets customer needs. n nnStrong decision making skills. Ability to perform comparative analysis on alternate product designs, component sources, process methods, or test methods and make design recommendations. n nnAbility to appropriately create documentation to be contained in DHFs or regulatory filings. n nnAbility to define, write, and perform test protocols including design verification for evaluating product performance to confirm specification is achieved. n nnAbility to travel to observe clinical cases, attend trade shows, attend training activities, and visit suppliers, etc. will be required periodically. Vendor credentialing for hospitals is required. n nnExperience with creating, reviewing, and approving technical drawings. n nn3D CAD software experience required with SolidWorks experience preferred. Must be at a professional proficiency level in SolidWorks or ProE; SolidWorks is to be used for all documented design work. n nnMaterials experience in polymers, metals, and micro scale components. n nnExperience with researching and applying regulatory and international standards. n nnKnowledge of practical mechanical design, materials, manufacturing methods with the ability to apply appropriate methods and techniques n nnAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. n nnExpertise in one or more product development disciplines (e.g., machining/injection, molding/extrusions, etc.). n nnExperience performing usability and risk analysis (dFMEA, etc). n nnExperience analyzing test results and performing statistical analysis (Minitab, JMP, etc). n n nThe base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. nAn Equal Opportunity Employer nAbbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. nWe provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. nTo request accommodation, please call or email","company":"Abbott","rawCompany":"abbott","city":"St Paul","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-14T22:53:59.036Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2031.00","title":"Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers","slug":"bioengineers-and-biomedical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"339113","title":"Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing","slug":"surgical-appliance-and-supplies-manufacturing"},{"code":"339112","title":"Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"surgical-and-medical-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"334510","title":"Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing","slug":"electromedical-and-electrotherapeutic-apparatus-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. R&D Engineer","description":"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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. nJob Summary: nThe Senior Product Development Engineer performs product design activities to ensure product development completion from concept to commercialization. This position requires a strong technical background and mechanical aptitude to support the development of innovative medical devices. This individual is expected to lead or work collaboratively with a team of engineers to develop product solutions to meet strategic goals. This individual will bridge gaps between technical and non-technical individuals to support CSI’s design control process. Additionally, this individual will integrate with mechanical, electrical, software, and design assurance engineers to ensure deliverables and receivables are meeting the needs of each group. nEssential Duties and Responsibilities: nnnDesigns catheter-based technologies. n nnLeads product development projects by managing design control process. n nnExcels in a high energy, fluid environment, with multiple responsibilities. n nnDefines and translates customer needs into technical requirements, engaging the customer, sales, marketing, and other functions as needed. n nnDefines and analyzes system requirements, clinical workflows, and input/output processes by using current systems engineering methods and technologies. n nnInitiates and reviews product testing in support of product design, regulatory submissions, manufacturing, quality, and sales support. n nnDevelops technical documents and presentations to communicate results to a technical team. n nnInitiates, performs, and reviews animal or cadaveric product testing in support of product design and sales support. n nnWorks as a \"hands-on\" engineer in performing troubleshooting on new products/process problems as related to design, material, or process. n nnDemonstrates knowledge of technical and product development processes through delivery of high quality and high impact deliverables. n nnProvides technical expertise for manufacturing, quality, marketing and sales, as directed. n nnTravels, as required, for professional meetings or in association with product development or technical activities, which includes interfacing with physicians to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices. n nnWorks with the in-house legal department, outside legal consultants, and government patent officials, as required, on patent searches, patent infringements, and patent applications and acts as technical expert on all design related materials and provides strategic analysis for continued direction. n nnConsistently generates innovative and unique solutions to market needs and submits idea disclosures resulting in the development of new or refined products, processes, or equipment. n nnProvide technical mentoring of junior level engineers in the areas of product design, testing, and performance n nnTimely and effectively communicates status, issues, and budgetary information to management. n n nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Successful Job Performance: nnnMinimum Qualifications n nnBachelors or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Systems, or similar engineering discipline n nnExperience in leading all technical aspects of the product development process. n nnMinimum of 5 years of relevant experience in product development of medical devices preferred. n nnKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Successful Job Performance: n nnAbility to provide technical oversight to the technical team, lead completion of design control documentation, and support completion of the project deliverables. n nnStrong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to solve complex problems and implement solutions or processes. Ability to solve systems-level problems by understanding the how changes impact the overall system. n nnStrong communications skills to understand and explain complex engineering problems to non-engineering personnel. Ability to create and deliver presentations to executive management. Ability to create detailed technical reports appropriate to send to regulatory bodies (FDA, etc). n nnStrong coordination skills to align cross-functional team members to deliver results and ensure a quality product that meets customer needs. n nnStrong decision making skills. Ability to perform comparative analysis on alternate product designs, component sources, process methods, or test methods and make design recommendations. n nnAbility to appropriately create documentation to be contained in DHFs or regulatory filings. n nnAbility to define, write, and perform test protocols including design verification for evaluating product performance to confirm specification is achieved. n nnAbility to travel to observe clinical cases, attend trade shows, attend training activities, and visit suppliers, etc. will be required periodically. Vendor credentialing for hospitals is required. n nnExperience with creating, reviewing, and approving technical drawings. n nn3D CAD software experience required with SolidWorks experience preferred. Must be at a professional proficiency level in SolidWorks or ProE; SolidWorks is to be used for all documented design work. n nnMaterials experience in polymers, metals, and micro scale components. n nnExperience with researching and applying regulatory and international standards. n nnKnowledge of practical mechanical design, materials, manufacturing methods with the ability to apply appropriate methods and techniques n nnAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. n nnExpertise in one or more product development disciplines (e.g., machining/injection, molding/extrusions, etc.). n nnExperience performing usability and risk analysis (dFMEA, etc). n nnExperience analyzing test results and performing statistical analysis (Minitab, JMP, etc). n n nThe base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. nAn Equal Opportunity Employer nAbbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. nWe provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. nTo request accommodation, please call or email","datePosted":"2026-08-14T22:53:59.036Z","dateModified":"2026-08-14T22:53:59.036Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Abbott","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"St Paul","addressRegion":"MN","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e8edefa44e8a5ebeb80e6867"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e8edefa44e8a5ebeb80e6867"}}