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. **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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 Minnetonka, MN location 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. **What You’ll Work On** + Responsible for process development, equipment specification, acquisition and implementation. + Works to identify root cause using structured problem solving. + Understands engineering principles theories, concepts, practices and techniques. + Analyzes and solves problems frombasic engineering principles, theories and concepts through to a wide range of complex and advancedproblems which require novel and new innovative approaches or a major breakthrough in technology. + Completes design of experiments, validation, completion of testing and analysis of data for continuous improvement activities. Presents data to equipment teams. + Suggests and supports new methods or materials for continual improvement of quality and efficiency. + Analyzes current equipment for process suitability and provides detailed plans for improvement + Creates and revises manufacturing documents, specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety instructions, validation protocols, risk assessments, and procedures and other technical documents to ensure compliant, efficient and safe procedures + Works with other engineers and technicians in developing solutions and improvements in materials, equipment and process as necessary + Participates in teams as necessary to ensure continual improvement, safety and compliance + Provides training and process expertise for product processing in specific areas such as process development, tooling development and validation. + Interacts cross functionally and with internal and external customers. **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree plus 2-5+ years of related work experience with a good understanding of specified functional area, or Master's degree with 0-2 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. **Preferred Qualifications** + Medical device experience + Catheter experience **Minimum Experience / Training Required** + (Technical/Business Knowledge (Job Skills): Working technical knowledge an application of concepts, practices and procedures. + General understanding of business unit/group function. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations. + (Cognitive Skills): Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. + Has a broad knowledge of technical alternatives and an understanding of their impact on the systems environment. Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. 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 on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com