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.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, You Can Do Work That Matters, Grow, And Learn, Care For Yourself And 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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU 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.
  
  

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Product Development Engineer to join our Abbott Heart Failure Research and Development team in Atlanta, GA, where we are focused on helping people with heart failure manage their health and ultimately change and save lives. The Product Development Engineer will be primarily working on the CardioMEMS HF portfolio, which remotely monitors changes in pulmoanary artery (PA) pressure, an early indicator of the onset of worsening heart failure, to aid physicians in preventing worsening heart failure, lower heart failure mortality rates, and improve quality of life for our heart failure patients. The role is responsible for executing product development tasks for next generation of CardioMEMS implantable sensor using best practice MEMS engineering methods to ensure quality, reliability, and manufacturable MEMS-based sensor designs.

This person will part of development effors for the next generation product, including product design, requirements definition, design documentation, and product testing, verification, and validation.

What You’ll Work On

• Research, develop, design, and evaluate mechanical components, assemblies, processes, and/or equipment to advance the development of the Next-gen CardioMEMS Sensor.
• Build and test prototypes to evaluate MEMS sensor functionality and performance.
• Analyze and solve problems using basic to advanced engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
• Conduct testing on prototypes, including electrical, mechanical, and functional tests to ensure the devices meet performance requirements.
• Participate in technical design reviews for process equipment and product design and requirements documents.
• Draft test protocols, test reports, and perform data analysis.
• Maintain detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and development.
• Prepare reports, publishes findings, and makes presentations to communicate findings.
• Support the creation of technical drawings, prototypes, and models using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Assist in coordinating efforts with external vendors and suppliers for component sourcing and procurement.
• Perform work in compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electromechanical, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 0-2 years related work experience.
• Experience developing test plans and executing testing procedures.
• Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Excellent work ethics. Adaptable, responsible, and accountable.
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
• Shows eager-to-learn attitude and quickly picks up new tasks or software programs.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Result-focused with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Electromechanical Engineering or MEMS engineering background is preferred.
• Previous industrial experience preferred (internships or co-op experiences are acceptable).
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting mechanical or electrical devices is a plus.
• Demonstrated abilities in CAD (i.e., 3D modeling of parts and assemblies), SolidWorks preferred.
• Demonstrated abilities in statistical analysis (Minitab experience is a plus)

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Josefine Fleetwood (She/Her), Employer Relations Manager

Oregon State University | College of Engineering  

School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering

School of Nuclear Science and Engineering

Department of Biological and Ecological Engineering

116 Johnson Hall  - Room 112

541-737-7286

Josefine.fleetwood@oregonstate.edu