R&D Clinical Product Engineer II

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.A healthy heart is essential to good health. That''s why we''re committed to advancing treatments for people with cardiovascular disease. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, our breakthrough medical technologies help restore people''s health so they can get back to living their best lives, faster. We focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.Our location in Sylmar, CA, currently has an opportunity for a R&D Clinical Product Engineer II.WHAT YOU''LL DOOwns pre-defined tasks within a larger effort such as user need and feature definition, , and drives them to on-time, high quality completion.Understand the product and clinical workflows and learn about competitive product offering in different geographiesEngages with customers throughout product development cycle, defines clinical and workflow requirements for new product/feature development and represent the Voice of Customer in product development, and facilitates the translation into new projects through clinical review and evaluation. Works with field and medical personnel to define the benchmarks for evaluating the clinical performance of these products/features.Gathers and analyzes input requirements for medical devices, supporting instrumentation/service infrastructure, and translates these into specific system requirements/interface specifications. Advise on the interpretation of data from customers, provide insights and recommendations, and help identify future product opportunitiesDevelops and directs preclinical evaluation protocols, data analysis, and reportsHelp along the entire R&D value chain during ideation, research, product design & development to create smart and connected medical devices with intuitive workflowsSupport all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory plies 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.Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU''LL BRINGRequiredBS Degree in biomedical, mechanical, electrical, biological or physical science.Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work of relevant work experience in medical product development and/or a graduate degree with relevant project experience. product development or an equivalent combination of a graduate degree with relevant project experience. Demonstrated ability to apply understanding of clinical application to issues in order to bring tasks to resolution within assigned projects.Demonstrated ability to effectively integrate information from varied disciplines including Clinical Affairs, Engineering, Marketing and Regulatory Affairs.Strong analytical, problem solving skillsDemonstrated leadership capability in team settingsExperience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.Strong verbal and written communication abilityMeets deadlines in timely manner.Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.PreferredMaster''s or Doctoral Degree in biomedical, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or biological or physical science or medicineAdvanced credential in a relevant discipline/concentration, including Biomedical Engineering, preferred. Medical device experience preferredTechnical product management experience preferred.WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programsPaid time off401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchThe stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesLearn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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Created: 2021-11-29