Staff Systems Engineer

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:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Tech Center in St. Paul, MN in the EP division.

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

As a Staff Systems Engineer, you will be a critical contributor on our Electrophysiology Systems Engineering team focused on delivering the future in Advanced Mapping & Imaging technologies.  This role will involve a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to collaborating and leading teams in the development and analysis of system performance and system integration for our next-generation products. In this role, you will be a key member of Abbott’s product development team to bring systems from concept to launch.

What You’ll Work On

• Contribute to the technical and business strategy at the core team level for major system-level programs and software releases.
• Utilize multidisciplinary engineering knowledge and experience to design, develop, and troubleshoot new products specific to cardiac mapping and ablation. 
• Provide system engineering leadership and take ownership for overall project success for new products from concept phase through launch.
• Work with Product Marketing, Clinical Engineering, and Key Opinion Leaders to develop design input requirements from user and business needs.
• Lead project-level system architecture and system behavior definition activities utilizing use case modeling and other appropriate tools.
• Lead application feature definition activities working cross-functionally with Software Development, Systems Engineering, Human Factors, Clinical Engineering, and other stakeholders. 
• Manage System and subsystem requirements, including definition, decomposition, analysis, and traceability, to ensure clear and unambiguous software requirements.
• Reviews software designs to ensure they implement the appropriate software behavior and requirements.
• Lead cross-functional working groups to solve complex problems, mitigate risks, and develop strategies to overcome challenges.
• Plan, manage, and report on overall systems integration activities, including root cause analysis and solution generation.
• Communicate to Sr. Management, including technical presentations, status updates, and program reviews.
• Provide input into the technology and product roadmaps.
• Create a positive, collaborative culture amongst the technical teams while working to solve challenging engineering problems and mentoring junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with procedural and documentation requirements of Abbott, FDA, ISO, and other regulatory bodies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience in developing highly complex electromechanical systems, including hardware, embedded firmware, disposables, and software and signal-processing-based systems.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish project goals.
• Experience with creating and managing requirements and translating them into effective architectures and software design
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex engineering problems and mentor other engineers.
• Strong verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills, as well as attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering and/or Science (could substitute for 2 years of engineering experience).
• 3+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer.
• Medical device experience, specifically supporting cardiac mapping and/or ablation systems.
• Previous experience working in a regulated industry such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, or defense.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model.
• Detailed understanding of 60601 and other related electrical hardware regulations. Knowledge of 62304 and other standards applicable to Class II and Class III medical devices.

Apply Now

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The base pay for this position is

$97,300.00 – $194,700.00

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:

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)

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