Mechanical Engineer I

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.

About Abbott

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, nutrition, and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.

The Opportunity

Our Heart Failure R&D team is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to support the development of Mechanical Circulatory Support devices, specifically Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs). This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to contribute to life-saving technologies while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

You will work under the guidance of senior engineers to design, analyze, prototype, and test implantable Class III devices, supporting activities across the product development lifecycle.

What You’ll Work On

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical components and subsystems for LVADs using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Support simulation and analysis efforts (e.g., FEA, CFD) to evaluate design performance and reliability.
• Execute test protocols and assist in the development of custom test fixtures and methods.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and documentation efforts including engineering reports and specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, electrical, software, clinical, and manufacturing engineering.
• Interface with suppliers and internal teams to support prototype and production builds.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with regulatory and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field.
• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in mechanical design, preferably in a regulated industry.
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and basic simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to medical device development or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and design controls.
• Experience with prototyping, testing, or lab-based engineering work.
• Interest in cardiovascular technologies and implantable devices.

What We Offer

• Career development with a global company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Tuition reimbursement, student debt assistance, and FreeU education benefits.
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Health and wellness benefits to support you and your family.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $101,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.