JOB DESCRIPTION:Job TitlePrincipal EngineerThe Opportunity This position works out of our
St. Paul, MN location in the
Vascular division.
Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.
The Principal Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support in the creation and the development of new Division products.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLEUse multidisciplinary engineering knowledge to design and develop innovative medical devices or components/subsystems in support of company's strategic plan.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES • Run empirical and experimental analysis.
• Conceptualize new devices using material knowledge and innovative mechanical design.
• Conceive and build prototypes.
• Work with outside consultants, vendors, and the medical community.
• Project planning. Plan, coordinate, and execute activity in support of project goals. Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Support animal and bench testing and clinical evaluations.
• Support design reviews and physician visits.
• Establish requirements and specifications
• Test method and model development • Maintains knowledge of the developing clinical environment (i.e. current treatment methods, evolving clinical needs etc.).
• Ensure compliance with procedural and documentation requirements of SJM, FDA and ISO design controls
• Technologies: Biocompatible material selection for delivery systems and implants, Bioprosthetic implants, Mechanical design of biocompatible metals and plastics, * Machining. Molding, Extrusion, Thermoforming, and Packaging and Sterilization
• Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional 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.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation
- Major/Field of Study or Equivalent Bachelors Degree Mechanical Engineering or related
- An equivalent combination of education and work experience Masters Degree
- Mechanical Engineering preferred Experience/Background Experience
Experience Details- Minimum 10 years Primarily in R&D engineering Experience designing and testing medical devices required, preferably interventional cardiology devices.
- Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes and designing for manufacturability required.
- Project leadership and management skills required. Plastics injection molding and/or extrusion experience required. Metals experience a plus - stainless steel and nitinol wires - including bonding methods CAD Experience in ProE and/or Solidworks a plus.
- Open to or experienced in the latest design tools and techniques (ie, Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturability, Analytical Design)
- Ability to travel, including internationally.
The base pay for this position is $129,300.00 - $258,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Product Development
DIVISION:AVD Vascular
LOCATION:United States > Minnesota > St. Paul : 1225 Old Highway 8 NW
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Yes, 15 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
