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Engineering R&D II

Abbott • Contract • Santa Clara, CA, US • $40 - $43 / hour • 1d ago

Title: R&D Engineering

Location: Santa Clara, California

Duration: 6+ Months

Responsibilities:

This is a unique opportunity to join an early-stage development team that provides solutions to patients suffering from tricuspid valve disease.
The individual who fills this role will play a pivotal part in the design, development and testing of this delivery system from early clinical feasibility through commercialization.
The candidate will be responsible for providing engineering support in the creation and development of the Catheter Delivery System for this class 3 medical device product in the fast-growing market of tricuspid valve replacement.
Exercises judgment in selecting innovative, practical methods to achieve problem resolution.
Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources
Wide application of technical principles, practices, and procedures. Strong understanding of business unit function and cross group dependencies/relationships.
Will perform this job in a quality system environment.
Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Has a sound knowledge of various technical alternatives and their impact.
We aim to lead the markets we serve by requiring the solutions we offer customers provide an improved benefit/risk profile as compared to existing standards of care a performance threshold that by definition, guides and ensures the productive output of our engineering, business development, and clinical research efforts result in outcomes that advance the standard of care.

Qualifications:

Researches, develops, designs, and evaluates mechanical components, assemblies, processes and/or equipment to advance the development of this catheter-based delivery system for trans-septal percutaneous mitral valve replacement.
Supports and conducts design studies to verify capability and functionality.
Develops and iterates on new catheter delivery system concepts from initial design to market release. Write and submit intellectual property (patents)
Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and development
Investigates and evaluates existing technologies. Reviews or coordinates vendor activities to support development. establishes and cultivates a network of support to facilitate completion of assignments. Interact with vendors to leverage outside Abbott expertise
Plans and organizes non-routine tasks minimal supervision to deliver appreciated results based on informed expertise
Initiates or maintains work schedule and establishes priorities of work assignments
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Bio-Medical Engineering 2-5 years of related work experience with a good understanding of the specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge and judgment to complex technical problems and technical proficiency specific to mechanical problem solving in medical device design.
Effective communication, listening, and diagnostic skills, verbal and written, are necessary. The demonstration of effective collaboration and influencing skills will be key so that the candidate can achieve results within the cross-functional team and with stakeholders around the company.
Clearly articulates issues, risks and mitigations of a project element.
Resolves issues before a timely escalation clearly explains options and project element solutions.
Help team members achieve fact-based, data-driven decision making and solutions. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team is essential.
Proven skills as an innovator, problem solver, and interactive partnership communicator Bachelor's degree in an engineering field. CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred)
Experience with catheter design and manufacturing (steerable catheters a plus)
Hands-on experience with trans-catheter heart valve delivery systems
Experience in new product development with successful design from concept to commercialization

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
Long Term Disability
Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.

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