Job Description

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our Neuromodulation business is an area of expertise for Abbott. This business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. Our Solutions include Proclaim (TM) XR SCS System, the 1 Spinal cord stimulator on the market, Proclaim (TM) DRG Neurostimulator, the only FDA approved DRG therapy and a market leader in radiofrequency ablation therapy, Abbott RFA. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum. Our deep brain stimulation technology for progressive diseases help people manage their Parkinsons disease and essential tremor symptoms, steering away from side effects

Our location in Plano, TX currently has an opportunity for an Engineer II, MRI. As an MRI Engineer, you design and test implantable medical devices to ensure MRI safety under guidance. You execute MRI tests effectively. You have great opportunities to learn about MRI safety, class III medical device development process, and project management.

WHAT YOULL DO

* Develop and Maintain custom software for MRI modeling and testing

* Design for MRI safety under guidance

* Execute testing for MRI safety

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING

Required

* Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

* Three plus years of progressively more responsible design and experience.

* Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

Preferred

* Working knowledge of electromagnetic fields and human body interactions

* Working knowledge of MRI scanner hardware (RF coils, magnet, etc.)

* Experience in high frequency numerical electromagnetic simulations (HFSS, Sim4Life, etc.)

* Working knowledge of ISO/TS 10974 and IEC 60601-2-33

* Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.

* 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.

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 Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

DIVISION:

NM Neuromodulation

LOCATION:

United States > Texas > Plano : 6901 Preston Road

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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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