Systems Engineer II

The Opportunity: This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the Electrophysiology division, we're advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. As the Systems Engineer II you will be part of our Electrophysiology Systems Engineering team focused on Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion. This role will be focused on development of catheter-based devices and accessories but will also involve a range of responsibilities including but not limited to the development of system and subsystem requirements and architecture, anatomical analysis, model development, prototype design, and strong cross functional collaboration. What You'll Work OnDevelops strong understanding of customer requirements and design requirements. Analyze and translate stakeholder and clinical needs into system requirements. Develop, review, and maintain system architecture, including structural, behavioral, and dependability views. Decompose system requirements and allocate functions and performance to system elements. Lead or support system verification and validation planning and execution to confirm that the system meets its specified requirements (verification) and fulfills the needs of the intended users in the intended use environment (validation).Partner with Marketing, Product R&D, Preclinical, Design Assurance, Regulatory, and Verification teams to ensure design implementations satisfy requirements. Define and execute system characterization, integration, and performance evaluation activities. Interface with end users to keep design direction aligned with real-world needs and clinical workflows. Apply multidisciplinary engineering judgment to design, develop, integrate, and troubleshoot complex electrophysiology systems. Contribute to risk management, interface management, and configuration control activities as part of new product development programs. Write and submit intellectual property (patents)

Required Qualifications: B.S. in Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.2+ years of experience in an R&D or medical device environment (or equivalent systems engineering 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 with nitinol and/or catheter based devices and delivery systems.

JOB FAMILY: Product Development DIVISION: EP Electrophysiology LOCATION: United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: 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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdfAbbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter