About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life.

The Opportunity
This position is based out of our Zurich, Switzerland office. In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. This role will reside in our Research and Technology (R&T) group, which focuses on early-stage product development and developing advanced infrastructure capabilities. The group supports both Cardio MEMS HF and Heart Mate product franchises within the HF business unit.

We are seeking an experienced, high caliber
Staff Electromechanical/Mechatronics Engineer
to lead teams and contribute in the design and development of complex electro-mechanical medical devices and test equipment to support critical aspects of our product development pipeline.

What You’ll Work On

• Design and document electromechanical systems (complete systems/devices, sub-systems, fabrication tooling, and test equipment)
  
• Use a range of analytical techniques/tools (e.g. first principles, lumped parameter modeling, FEA, etc.) to understand the system/design, optimize performance, and improve design margin / reliability in the context of key performance metrics / requirements.
  
• Develop software to control devices or test equipment and log data.
  
• Develop test methods and models development for both early-stage characterization and formal verification and validation activities.
  
• Ensure the latest tools and best practices are being used to solve problems efficiently while simultaneously minimizing technical risk.
  
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to source components and design for manufacturability. This will range from early-stage rapid prototyping to more formalized component procurement under design controls.
  
• Frequently hold design/progress reviews in a cross functional setting
  
• Perform root cause analysis when failures are encountered (either in early-stage proof-of-concept or formal product development).
  
• Gain a detailed understanding of our customers and the product use environments (e.g. clinical use cases, etc.).
  
• Gain a detailed understanding of the quality and regulatory requirements of Abbott, FDA, and ISO regulations. Manage projects accordingly within this requirement framework.
  
• Collaborate with project management to develop and track to schedules.
  
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
  
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
  

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph D in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, or similar discipline.
  
• 10+ years relevant industry experience in the design and development of mechatronical devices or equivalent.
  
• Proven experience in electro-mechanical system design and analysis, preferably in the medical device industry
  
• Proficiency with mechanical design tools and GD&T (preferably Solid Works)
  
• Proficiency in circuit design and PCBA layout
  
• Experience developing software to control devices and log sensor/diagnostic data
  
• Experience with a wide variety of manufacturing processes and DFM (both electrical and mechanical)
  
• Good project management skills.
  
• Strong verbal, visual, and written communications skills. Ability to effectively communicate across multiple levels in the organization
  
• Familiarity with and basic understanding of the regulatory and quality system requirements
  
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner
  
• Ability to work in a matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional and international team environment
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and testing Class III medical devices
  
• Proficiency with FEA (ideally COMSOL and/or Ansys)
  
• Proficiency with system modeling tools such as Matlab/Simulink, LT Spice, or equivalent
  
• Proficiency in test system automation software (e.g. Lab View, Python, etc.)
  
• Experience with control systems design and signal processing
  

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.

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