R&D Product Development 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 115,000 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

We are recruiting for an R&D Product Development Engineer to join our Heart Failure R&D team in Atlanta, GA. This role will contribute to the development, characterization, and verification of next-generation implantable MEMS sensor technology. The ideal candidate is a high-performing, hands-on engineer who can work across disciplines, learn quickly, solve ambiguous technical problems, and convert experimental results into robust product decisions.

This position is intentionally broad. Strong candidates may come from electrical engineering, computer engineering, MEMS, microelectronics packaging, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, automation, applied physics, or related technical backgrounds. The role requires engineering judgment, practical lab capability, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across design, process, test, quality, manufacturing, and external partners.

Primary 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.

Minimum 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.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• 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.
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.

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 the 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 on X @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is

$55,300.00 – $110,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

DIVISION:

HF Heart Failure

LOCATION:

United States > Atlanta : 387 Technology Circle NW Suite 500

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)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.pdfEEO is the Law link- Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf