<p>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.</p> <p>Working at Abbott</p> <p>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. You'll also have access to:</p> <ul> <li>Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. </li><li>Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year." </li><li>An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution </li><li>Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>The Opportunity</p> <p>This position works out of our Westford, MA location in the Abbott Vascular division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.</p> <p>What You'll Work On</p> <ul> <li>Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or process, for current programs next generation programs and to meet strategic goals and objectives of the company. Prepares reports, publishes, and makes presentations to communicate findings.; </li><li>Analyzes and solves problems from basic engineering principles, theories and concepts through to a wide range of complex and advanced problems which require novel and new innovative approaches or a major breakthrough in technology.; </li><li>Understands engineering principles theories, concepts, practices and techniques. Develops knowledge in a field to become a recognized leader or authority in an area of specialization and applies this knowledge in leadership roles in the company.; </li><li>Incorporates business policies and procedures into task completion. Understands the business needs of the company, and has a thorough knowledge of the customer and clinical needs of our business. Understands the business cycle and foresight of emerging technologies trends.; </li><li>Cultivates internal and external network of resources to complete tasks. Serves has a resource in the selection orientation and training of new engineers and employees. May lead a project team, determining goals and objectives for the projects. Mentors employees by sharing technical expertise and providing feedback and guidance.; </li><li>Interacts cross functionally and with internal and external customers. Serves as a consultant for engineering or scientific interpretations and advice on significant matters. Acts as a spokesperson to customers on business unit current and future capabilities. </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in a related field. </li><li>0-2 years of related work experience. </li></ul> <p>Apply Now</p> <p>Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.</p> <p>The base pay for this position is $50,000.00 - $100,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.</p>