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. JOB DESCRIPTION: About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. 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 This position works out of our St. Paul, MN location. The Systems Engineer II will support the systems verification sub-function by participating in investigation, analysis, and test execution/planning activities associated with the development of medical device systems for Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) R&D Division. We are looking for a high-caliber individual to support design, development, and test of EP systems for ablation, mapping, navigation, and recording applications including integration of catheters, hardware, and software. Work requires the application of theoretical principles and creative/analytical techniques typically acquired in a recognized four-year or more academic course of study. Applies engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems. Exercises an appropriate level of technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, and coordinating product development engineering assignments WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON Execute on-time completion of systems engineering/verification deliverables. Development of test equipment/fixtures/methods along with required validations. Provide verification/validation perspective during product development lifecycle: defect reviews, field complaint investigations, product/test designs, requirements analysis, user workflows. Problem documentation and resolution; resolves and/or facilitates the resolution of problems including identification of root cause. Core team representation/support for systems verification sub-function related to new product development and/or sustaining engineering projects. Follow systems engineering process flows to integrate hardware, software, and system changes/updates while conducting system and subsystem integration activities. Support development and analysis of system architectures, requirements, and specifications. Participate in concepts of operation reviews and updates to meet end user needs. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while coordinating across multiple engineering discipline teams. Maintain standards for content completion, integrity, and regulatory/standards compliance. Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by functional management based on the current project/business objectives including 10% travel, including international travel, and regular predictable typically on-site attendance (limited virtual work). EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or Systems Engineering. 2 years of professional engineering experience, preferably systems test design experience. Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally. Ability to maintain regular and predictable typically on-site attendance (limited virtual work). Preferred Qualifications Systems Engineering/Verification and Validation experience. Current industry knowledge of electrophysiology and/or cardiac rhythm management products. Experience with robotics, control systems, and/or motor controllers. Experience with automated testing, LabVIEW, Squish, Studio 5000 PLC Ladder Logic. Experience with ECAD/MCAD Altium/Solidworks and general EE/ME design/skills. Experience with COMSOL, modeling/simulation, MATLAB, Minitab, data analysis. Experience with C , C#, Linux, Perforce, Python, VBA, Windchill programming/utilization. Broad technical knowledge; expertise in one or more relevant specialties. Project management experience and/or team leadership experience. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. Organized, on-time, and detailed project management skills. Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner. Energized attitude, proactive thinker, and self-starter. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail. Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Demonstrates progressively more responsibility throughout job experience. FDA regulated industry experience. Advanced (Masters) degree. Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx. Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 – $114,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Product Development DIVISION: EP Electrophysiology LOCATION: United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Tech Center : One St Jude Medical Drive ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % 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) 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.pdf Abbott 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