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.
Working at Abbott
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:
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 high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 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 Opportunity
At Abbott, we believe people with diabetes should be empowered to enjoy healthy and happy lives. That's why we're focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health more effectively and comfortably. This individual will perform the layout, construction, and evaluation of a variety of proto@type Printed Circuit Boards, fixtures, and tools. Applying advanced engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems. Initiating the planning, organizing, performing, coordinating and/or directing of engineering work, and may conduct performance evaluations. Performing technical studies. Remaining abreast of and consulting on technical advancements. Identifying and routinely using the most effective, cost efficient and best practices to execute processes; continually evaluating their effectiveness and appropriateness. #software
What You'll Do
Ensure that electrical design and test equipment meet applicable industry and medical device standards.
Specify, design, verify and validate, sustain very low-power analog front-end design and battery-powered embedded systems per applicable regulatory standards for medical devices.
Provide expertise in testing electrical equipment with automation tools.
Proficient in PCB schematic and layout using design tools like Altium.
Develop and execute V&V test protocols.
Work with project teams on risk files and labeling for compliance to regulatory standards.
Communicate effectively to and participate in cross-functional development teams.
Write and submit Engineering Change Orders in Agile (a product life cycle management tool.)
Address parts obsolescence and investigate complaints.
Act as an independent reviewer on programs not directly involved.
Comply with all applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and perform other duties as assigned by the Management Team
Required Qualifications ?
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 7 years of experience of relevant experience
Mastery of fundamental Electrical Engineering principles.
Experience in performing complex engineering calculations and/or data analysis and relating results to design verification tests
Working knowledge in writing process, product requirements, and design specifications.
Understanding of processes used in the design and manufacturing of medical devices, particularly those for high volume, very low-current, battery-powered handheld, wearable, and body-worn devices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications ?
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Solid knowledge of regulations and industry standards for medical device development and in vitro diagnostic device (IVD) including but not limited to ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and FDA Guidance for medical device development.
Experience with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 61326-1, IEC 61326-2-6, EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED), EN 300 330, EN 300 328, FCC Title 47 Part 15, DO-160.
Preferred Skills/Technologies: PCB layout using Altium design tool, EMC design and test (NFC, BLE, Cellular), modular RF experience, microprocessor based design, DFM, DFT, ultra-low power analog design, Agile PLM tool, system design and test tools such as SysML, Python.
What We Offer
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:? www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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 and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is $112,000.00 - $224,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com
