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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries
We are seeking high caliber, innovative students who have an interest in the Medical Devices industry. Patients around the world benefit from our transformational pain management technologies and cutting-edge neuromodulation technologies and our catheter-based and surgical treatment solutions for structural heart disease are focused on ease-of-use and improving quality of life.
Co-op—Typically a 6- to 8-month, 2 semester, full-time assignment
This posting is for candidates able to start in June/July 2021
Each year, Abbott has Co-ops on assignment at multiple business locations
The majority of Co-ops have an Engineering focus
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Opportunities may exist in other areas of the business as well, such as
Information Technology
Regulatory Affairs
Students receive learning experiences and meaningful work that challenge and reward, working on projects that directly align to our company’s mission
Co-ops work at Abbott sites across the United States
California: Los Angeles (Sylmar), San Francisco (Sunnyvale & Pleasanton)
Georgia: Atlanta
Minnesota: Minneapolis (Plymouth), St. Paul (Little Canada)
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Santa Clara, CA
Texas: Dallas (Plano)
Your Experience(s), Education And Knowledge
Eligible students must be currently enrolled in the school year of the assignment and the semester following their assignment.
Candidates must be currently enrolled at an accredited undergraduate or graduate engineering program
GPA of 3.0 or greater
Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills
Ability to learn quickly and work independently with minimal direct supervision
Candidate must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the 6 month Co-op session
Students must be able to work in the US without requiring sponsorship
Your Preferred Qualifications And Education
Rising juniors or graduate students preferred.
