Clinical Product Engineer I at Abbott in Sylmar, CA

Clinical Product Engineer I Location: United States - California - Sylmar 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Clinical product engineer I What you will do: A new product ideation engineer is interested in developing thought leadership and strategic insight in developing the future life saving medical devices by using their in depth knowledge of the product and product use workflows by different end users Ability to understand the product and clinical workflows and learn about competitive product offering in different geographies Engage with clients throughout product development cycle and helping creation and bringing to market of new products Help understand customer needs and help identify new opportunities by collaborating with internal and external partners. Deliver meaningful trends, key insights, and analysis using the feedback data. Advise on the interpretation of data, provide insights and recommendations, and help identify future product opportunities Use the feedback and data gathered to define and document user needs and early product definition requirement Helping along the entire R&D value chain from ideation, research, product design & development to create smart and connected medical devices with intuitive workflows Represent the voice of customer to product development by defining and assessing customer needs Take an active role in new product development teams, including contributing to design reviews, and providing design guidance to engineering design teams Develop/modify clinical workflows and facilitate the transition of new/updated technology and features into products through clinical review and evaluation. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering of education and work experience 0-2 years Engineering experience including co-op and internship 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 Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization Preferred Qualifications 1+ years of relevant work experience. Able to learn concepts and apply that understanding to help troubleshoot issues and complete assigned project tasks. 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. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail. The base pay for this position is $73,900.00 – $116,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Product Development DIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management LOCATION: United States > Sylmar : 13150 Telfair Avenue ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes 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), Work in a clean room environment 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