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Abbott Materials Engineer II in St. Paul, Minnesota
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.
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
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 Woodridge location in Little Canada, MN 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.
As the Materials Engineer II, you'll have the chance to be responsible for performing materials assessments to support device production, research and development and regulatory submissions through the Science and Technology Materials Group lab. A successful candidate will have experience partnering with clients/co-workers, defining study plans and leading problem-solving initiatives. Additionally, the candidate will have experience in a dynamic team environment and have strong interpersonal skills. Knowledge of medical devices is preferred but not required. The candidate will have excellent organizational skills and be results-oriented. The candidate will also have experience with documenting experiments in a highly regulated environment and knowledge of technical concepts and principles underlying Materials Science and supporting analytical techniques.
What You’ll Work On
Successful candidate will have substantial knowledge and technical expertise in materials used in medical devices including metallic and polymeric materials. This includes providing analytical assessment and consultation to support project teams to help meet their objectives.
Substantial understanding of materials (and associated industry standards) used in biomedical applications such as CoCr alloys, titanium alloys, nickel alloys, stainless steels, PEEK, PTFE, thermoplastics.
Materials used in long term implant applications and short-term applications (guidewires, delivery systems etc.).
Includes processing and processing effects on materials.
Ability to write justifications with references for use within regulatory space.
Ability to strategize with testing when justifications are not appropriate.
Experience in protocol and report writing along with scientific data review.
Successful candidate will have knowledge and technical expertise in testing techniques in materials science, including:
Surface analysis
Microscopy
SEM/ESEM/EDS/WDS
AES/XPS
FIB
Failure analysis
Metals/plastics/composite
Microscopy (optical, electron, confocal laser)
Spectroscopy (EDS/FTIR/Raman)
Metallography (embed, x-section-polish, etch, grain structure/size)
Fractography
CT
Analytical chemistry
Perform leaching study design, data collection and analysis (ASTM F3306, ISO10993)
Operate and maintain GC/MS and ICP/MS systems
Analyze data with multiple software platforms
Ability to review, interpret and approve data
Corrosion testing and assessment
Potentiodynamic polarization (PDP) per ASTM F2129
Galvanic corrosion per ASTM F3044
Understanding of corrosion mechanisms and their impact on medical devices
SOP, Work Instruction and quality document writing
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or PhD in material science or related degree; or equivalent work experience.
3-5 years of experience and/or advanced education in materials science and engineering is required.
Experience in biomaterials (such as nitinol, stainless steel, titanium, carbon, polyurethanes, and others) and their interactions with biological systems.
Experience and understanding of cGMP, ISO 10993 part 18, FDA and ICH requirements.
Individual must communicate well with all levels of management and employees. Candidate must work well in collaborative environment across functional areas.
Ability to collaborate and work as a team player.
Ability to work and be effective with minimal supervision.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and execute on daily project tasks.
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- Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
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.
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The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 – $114,700.00. 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