R&D Engineer II

• 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 a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the

• 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.

• 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 print.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/related degree.
• 2-5 years of engineering experience, preferably in Research & Development engineering in medical device or other highly regulated industry/ Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Strong technical knowledge including a demonstrated ability to think critically, problem solve, communicate clearly both in spoken and written form, and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Experience in designing nitinol and/or catheter based devices.
• Experience performing design verification testing.
• Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes and designing for manufacturability.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

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