Project Engineer

Abbott

. Coordinate and execute small to medium-sized sustaining engineering, supplier change and continuous improvement projects .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timePlymouth • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,300 - $122,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating and executing engineering projects within the medical device industry, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration, project management, and effective communication. Proficient in managing project documentation, metrics, and stakeholder engagement to drive successful outcomes.

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Project ManagementMedical Device ExperienceCross-Functional CollaborationChange Order ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationSustaining EngineeringSupplier Change ManagementContinuous ImprovementProject Metrics DevelopmentRisk ManagementDocumentation ManagementResource PlanningIssue ResolutionChange Orders

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam FacilitationTask PrioritizationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPointMS ProjectWindchill

Industry Keywords

Medical DeviceR&DManufacturingQuality EngineeringRegulatory AffairsSupply ChainPackagingLabelingTechnical PublicationsPMO Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and execute small to medium-sized sustaining engineering, supplier change and continuous improvement projects
Partner with R&D, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Packaging, Labeling and Technical Publications teams
Maintain project plans, timelines, risks, action items and documentation
Facilitate team meetings, track milestones and communicate project status, risks and decisions
Support resource planning and issue resolution, removing barriers and escalating risks
Own change orders in Windchill
Coordinate purchase requisitions and purchase orders
Update project tracking systems
Develop project metrics and reports
Prepare presentation materials and leadership communications
Track actions and decisions, coordinate project review meetings and drive assigned deliverables for larger strategic projects and PMO initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
Minimum 4 years of medical device experience in R&D, Manufacturing and/or Quality Engineering
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, Abbott suppliers and consultants
Experience collaborating with cross-functional team members in a geographically diverse, matrixed organization
Ability to initiate, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time domestically and/or internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development with an international company
Free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan for qualifying employees
Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit toward a bachelor’s degree
Training and career development with onboarding programs
Tuition assistance
Competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
Fast-paced work environment with safety as a priority
Clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled production areas