Abbott
Senior R&D Engineer
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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our Santa Clara, CA location in the Ventures division. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease. We are recruiting for a Senior R&D Engineer to join our Ventures organization in Santa Clara, CA. This is a unique opportunity to join the transcatheter mitral valve replacement program that is developing a first of its kind technology solution for patients suffering from mitral valve disease who could benefit from transfemoral prosthetic mitral valve replacement. The individual who fills this role will play a pivotal part in the design, development, and testing of this TMVR delivery system from early clinical feasibility through commercialization. The candidate will be responsible for providing engineering expertise in its creation and the development of this class 3 medical device product in this desirable technology space. What You'll Work On Effectively communicate
with Injection Molding vendors to ensure high-quality production and make sure the proper considerations have been taking into account while making design decisions. Document and guide
fabrication methods selection including Catheter Metals, Braiding, Coils, and Laminations. Implement and evaluate
component changes to enhance system reliability. Execute
component and reliability engineering efforts. Coordinate
component supply chain management to ensure timely delivery. Supervise
suppliers management to maintain quality standards. Utilize
CAD modeling for precise component design. Oversee
component life cycle management to ensure longevity. Conduct and participate
D/PFMEA to identify and mitigate potential failures. Design
DOEs and execute failure analysis to resolve technical issues. Support
supplier validations to ensure compliance. Qualify
technical design changes to maintain system integrity. Manage
NCRs to address and resolve non-conformances. Required Qualifications Bachelors Degree ( 16 years) related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Minimum 6 years related work experience with a strong understanding of specified functional area. Expertise using Solidworks. Terrific verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with trans-catheter heart valve delivery systems. Extensive knowledge of metals and polymers used in the catheter medical device industry. The base pay for this position is $86,700.00
$173,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Job Family: Product Development Division: SH Structural Heart Location: United States > Santa Clara : Building A - SC Work Shift: Standard Travel: No Medical Surveillance: No Significant Work Activities: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our Santa Clara, CA location in the Ventures division. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease. We are recruiting for a Senior R&D Engineer to join our Ventures organization in Santa Clara, CA. This is a unique opportunity to join the transcatheter mitral valve replacement program that is developing a first of its kind technology solution for patients suffering from mitral valve disease who could benefit from transfemoral prosthetic mitral valve replacement. The individual who fills this role will play a pivotal part in the design, development, and testing of this TMVR delivery system from early clinical feasibility through commercialization. The candidate will be responsible for providing engineering expertise in its creation and the development of this class 3 medical device product in this desirable technology space. What You'll Work On Effectively communicate
with Injection Molding vendors to ensure high-quality production and make sure the proper considerations have been taking into account while making design decisions. Document and guide
fabrication methods selection including Catheter Metals, Braiding, Coils, and Laminations. Implement and evaluate
component changes to enhance system reliability. Execute
component and reliability engineering efforts. Coordinate
component supply chain management to ensure timely delivery. Supervise
suppliers management to maintain quality standards. Utilize
CAD modeling for precise component design. Oversee
component life cycle management to ensure longevity. Conduct and participate
D/PFMEA to identify and mitigate potential failures. Design
DOEs and execute failure analysis to resolve technical issues. Support
supplier validations to ensure compliance. Qualify
technical design changes to maintain system integrity. Manage
NCRs to address and resolve non-conformances. Required Qualifications Bachelors Degree ( 16 years) related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Minimum 6 years related work experience with a strong understanding of specified functional area. Expertise using Solidworks. Terrific verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with trans-catheter heart valve delivery systems. Extensive knowledge of metals and polymers used in the catheter medical device industry. The base pay for this position is $86,700.00
$173,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Job Family: Product Development Division: SH Structural Heart Location: United States > Santa Clara : Building A - SC Work Shift: Standard Travel: No Medical Surveillance: No Significant Work Activities: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.