Technician V - Research and Development

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. 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 This position works out of our Woodridge St. Paul, MN location in the Structural Heart division.

Structural Heart Business Mission:

Why We Exist Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease. As an R&D Technician you will: Apply subject matter knowledge to assist and support the designing of new products and processes and improving and maintaining existing products. What You'll Work On Under limited supervision assist in the design analysis on components and/or assemblies to assist in the development process by ensuring designs are cost efficient, manufacturable, and reliable. Requires capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge. Assists in the planning, design, and development of test requirements and any special testing equipment/apparatus to establish product and/or customer specifications. Supports performance testing of prototypes accordingly to verify product reliability and performance requirements. Assists in the development of engineering documentation for new products or product changes. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Requried An equivalent combination of education and work experience Associates/Technical Degree Preferred Minimum 2 years of relevant experience Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com 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 $27.85 - $55.65 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.