R&D Product Development Engineer at Abbott · United…

Summary: Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. They are seeking an R&D Product Development Engineer to join their Heart Failure R&D team in Atlanta, GA, responsible for the development, characterization, and verification of next-generation implantable MEMS sensor technology. Responsibilities: - Support the design, development, and evaluation of implantable MEMS-based sensor systems, components, assemblies, processes, fixtures, and test methods - Develop and execute engineering studies to characterize sensor performance, reliability, manufacturability, and design robustness - Build, modify, and troubleshoot laboratory setups, prototypes, fixtures, and measurement systems used for product development - Analyze experimental data, identify trends and failure modes, and communicate conclusions through clear reports, presentations, and design-review materials - Draft and execute test protocols, verification plans, engineering reports, and design documentation in accordance with internal quality-system requirements - Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers on component development, process improvements, prototype builds, and technical issue resolution - Apply sound engineering principles, statistical thinking, and disciplined documentation throughout the product-development lifecycle - Perform work in compliance with FDA regulations, applicable standards, company policies, procedures, and task assignments Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Microelectronics, or related engineering discipline - Demonstrated hands-on experience developing, testing, troubleshooting, or characterizing engineering systems, devices, components, or processes - Ability to analyze technical data, draw practical conclusions, and communicate results clearly - Strong problem-solving ability, ownership, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new technical areas quickly - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced R&D environment with changing priorities Preferred Qualifications: - Advanced degree in engineering, MEMS, microelectronics, packaging, mechanical systems, or a related technical field - Experience applying machine learning, AI, or advanced data-analysis methods to large engineering data sets is a plus - Working knowledge of Python, LabVIEW, or other programming tools - Proficiency in Python and experience with Python machine learning, data science, or data visualization libraries (NumPy, Pandas, Keras, Pytorch, Matplotlib, Seaborn, etc.) - Experience with MEMS sensors, implantable or miniaturized medical devices, microelectronics packaging, precision assemblies, or reliability testing - Experience with electrical characterization, measurement systems, instrumentation, automation, data acquisition, or programming for engineering analysis - Experience with mechanical design, fixture development, prototyping, tolerance analysis, failure analysis, or process development - Experience with statistical analysis, design of experiments, JMP, Minitab, or similar tools - Exposure to low-power electronics, wireless systems, RF concepts, RFID experience, or sensor-system integration is beneficial - Experience developing software which interfaces with external hardware, including debugging - Working knowledge of low-level computing concepts, especially pertaining to communication systems - Familiarity with spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and similar lab hardware Required Skills: MEMS sensor technology, Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Microelectronics packaging, Biomedical engineering, Applied physics, Engineering data analysis, Python, LabVIEW, Machine learning, Data visualization libraries, Electrical characterization, Instrumentation, Data acquisition, Mechanical design, Fixture development, Prototyping, Tolerance analysis, Failure analysis, Process development, Statistical analysis, Design of experiments, JMP, Minitab, Low-power electronics, Wireless systems, RF concepts, RFID, Sensor-system integration, Software debugging, Communication systems, Spectrum analyzers, Oscilloscopes Benefits: 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., Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance., Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans., Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs., Paid time off., 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match.