Abbott Laboratories
* Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.* Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.* An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.* Tuition reimbursement, the
student debt program and
education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.* A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.* A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.Our location in **Sylmar, CA**, currently has an onsite opportunity for a **R&D Clinical Engineer.** As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.Owns pre-defined tasks within a larger effort such as user need and feature definition, validation or product development of a sub-system, and drives them to on-time, high quality completion. requirements for new product/feature * Identifying potential product enhancements and new product ideas by applying an analytical approach to understanding the clinical needs of physicians and users* Simulates or tests aspects of new projects to evaluate prototypes and validate output as meeting customers’ intended use requirements; analyzes electrograms, diagnostic or programming data collected from the field or from research studies.* Develops and directs preclinical evaluation protocols, data analysis, and reports* Contributes to the evaluation and validation of a specific subsystem or project as necessary to conduct feasibility studies, usability and human factors analyses, technology assessments, concept studies, benchmarking studies, or submission studies.Gathers and analyzes input requirements for medical devices, supporting instrumentation/service infrastructure, and translates these into specific system requirements/interface specifications.
* Collaborating with other organizations within the company as needed: engineering, regulatory, human factors, quality, marketing, etc* Provides input to the risk management file and Clinical Evaluation Reports in support of the product throughout its lifecycle.* Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.* 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. Bachelors Degree
in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical,
Electrical Engineering, a related engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experiencework experience in medical product development and/or a graduate degree with relevant project experience.
Demonstrated ability to apply understanding of clinical application to issues in order to bring tasks to resolution within assigned projects.Demonstrated ability to effectively integrate information from varied disciplines including Clinical Affairs, Engineering, Marketing and Regulatory Affairs.Strong analytical, problem solving skills Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.Strong verbal and written communication ability Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail. **Preferred Qualification and Education** * Domain knowledge of cardiac rhythm management
(CRM) devices strongly preferred* 6+ clinical medical device experience or equivalent, ideally with CRM products* Demonstrated ability to apply understanding of clinical application to issues in order to bring tasks to resolution within assigned projects.* Strong analytical, problem solving skills* Master’s or Doctoral Degree in biomedical, mechanical or electrical engineering, or a biological or physical science or medicine* Advanced credential in a relevant discipline/concentration, including Biomedical Engineering, preferred.* Fluent in medical procedure terminology and sound knowledge of cardiac anatomy* Medical device experience preferred**Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:**Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at , on Facebook at
and on Twitter @AbbottNews. #J-18808-Ljbffr
student debt program and
education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.* A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.* A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.Our location in **Sylmar, CA**, currently has an onsite opportunity for a **R&D Clinical Engineer.** As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.Owns pre-defined tasks within a larger effort such as user need and feature definition, validation or product development of a sub-system, and drives them to on-time, high quality completion. requirements for new product/feature * Identifying potential product enhancements and new product ideas by applying an analytical approach to understanding the clinical needs of physicians and users* Simulates or tests aspects of new projects to evaluate prototypes and validate output as meeting customers’ intended use requirements; analyzes electrograms, diagnostic or programming data collected from the field or from research studies.* Develops and directs preclinical evaluation protocols, data analysis, and reports* Contributes to the evaluation and validation of a specific subsystem or project as necessary to conduct feasibility studies, usability and human factors analyses, technology assessments, concept studies, benchmarking studies, or submission studies.Gathers and analyzes input requirements for medical devices, supporting instrumentation/service infrastructure, and translates these into specific system requirements/interface specifications.
* Collaborating with other organizations within the company as needed: engineering, regulatory, human factors, quality, marketing, etc* Provides input to the risk management file and Clinical Evaluation Reports in support of the product throughout its lifecycle.* Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.* 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. Bachelors Degree
in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical,
Electrical Engineering, a related engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experiencework experience in medical product development and/or a graduate degree with relevant project experience.
Demonstrated ability to apply understanding of clinical application to issues in order to bring tasks to resolution within assigned projects.Demonstrated ability to effectively integrate information from varied disciplines including Clinical Affairs, Engineering, Marketing and Regulatory Affairs.Strong analytical, problem solving skills Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.Strong verbal and written communication ability Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail. **Preferred Qualification and Education** * Domain knowledge of cardiac rhythm management
(CRM) devices strongly preferred* 6+ clinical medical device experience or equivalent, ideally with CRM products* Demonstrated ability to apply understanding of clinical application to issues in order to bring tasks to resolution within assigned projects.* Strong analytical, problem solving skills* Master’s or Doctoral Degree in biomedical, mechanical or electrical engineering, or a biological or physical science or medicine* Advanced credential in a relevant discipline/concentration, including Biomedical Engineering, preferred.* Fluent in medical procedure terminology and sound knowledge of cardiac anatomy* Medical device experience preferred**Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:**Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at , on Facebook at
and on Twitter @AbbottNews. #J-18808-Ljbffr