Sr. Electrical Engineer at Abbott
Alameda, CA 94501
About the Job
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 AbbottAt 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.Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan.
Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU 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 This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division, where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions.
We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology. Our location in Alameda, CA currently has an opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer and this is a full time in-office role.
This individual will work independently in a lead role, or as part of a team to design, develop, and troubleshoot critical electrical designs.
They will identify, recommend, implement significant and/or complex new electrical design improvements or technologies that meet regulatory requirements.
They may lead multiple electrical engineering activities and develop cross-functional working relationships as well as provide effective communication to Senior Management.What you’ll work onResearch, specify, design, verify, and validate battery-powered embedded systems per applicable regulatory standards for medical devices.Working experience in communication interfaces, patient monitors, EMC/EMI design and testing for regulatory standards.Proficient in PCB layout using Altium design tools.
Anticipate and resolve DFM and DFT issues.Develop product specifications, design FMEAs, and V&V test protocols.Ensure that electrical designs meet applicable industry and medical device standardsCommunicate effectively to and participate in cross-functional development teams.Create and review electrical design specifications and product requirements.Write and submit Engineering Change Orders in Agile (a product life cycle management tool.)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 TeamRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringMinimum of 7 + years of relevant experienceMastery of fundamental Electrical Engineering principles.Experience in performing complex engineering calculations and relating results to design verification tests including statistical analysis and tolerance analysisWorking knowledge in writing process, product requirements, and design specifications.Understanding of processes used in the design and manufacturing of medical devices, bed-side monitors, battery-powered handheld, wearable, and body-worn devices.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringPreferred Skills/Technologies: PCB layout using Altium design tool, EMC design for compliance, DFM, DFT, Agile PLM toolDesign requirement management tools such as DOORS and SysML a plusKnowledge of regulations and industry standards for medical device development including but not limited to ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and FDA Guidance for medical device development.What We OfferAt 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 off401(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: 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 , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $128,000.00 – $256,000.00.
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Job SummaryJob number: 31104789Date posted : 2025-01-06Profession: OperationsEmployment type: Full time
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 AbbottAt 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.Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan.
Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU 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 This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division, where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions.
We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology. Our location in Alameda, CA currently has an opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer and this is a full time in-office role.
This individual will work independently in a lead role, or as part of a team to design, develop, and troubleshoot critical electrical designs.
They will identify, recommend, implement significant and/or complex new electrical design improvements or technologies that meet regulatory requirements.
They may lead multiple electrical engineering activities and develop cross-functional working relationships as well as provide effective communication to Senior Management.What you’ll work onResearch, specify, design, verify, and validate battery-powered embedded systems per applicable regulatory standards for medical devices.Working experience in communication interfaces, patient monitors, EMC/EMI design and testing for regulatory standards.Proficient in PCB layout using Altium design tools.
Anticipate and resolve DFM and DFT issues.Develop product specifications, design FMEAs, and V&V test protocols.Ensure that electrical designs meet applicable industry and medical device standardsCommunicate effectively to and participate in cross-functional development teams.Create and review electrical design specifications and product requirements.Write and submit Engineering Change Orders in Agile (a product life cycle management tool.)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 TeamRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringMinimum of 7 + years of relevant experienceMastery of fundamental Electrical Engineering principles.Experience in performing complex engineering calculations and relating results to design verification tests including statistical analysis and tolerance analysisWorking knowledge in writing process, product requirements, and design specifications.Understanding of processes used in the design and manufacturing of medical devices, bed-side monitors, battery-powered handheld, wearable, and body-worn devices.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringPreferred Skills/Technologies: PCB layout using Altium design tool, EMC design for compliance, DFM, DFT, Agile PLM toolDesign requirement management tools such as DOORS and SysML a plusKnowledge of regulations and industry standards for medical device development including but not limited to ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and FDA Guidance for medical device development.What We OfferAt 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 off401(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: 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 , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $128,000.00 – $256,000.00.
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Job SummaryJob number: 31104789Date posted : 2025-01-06Profession: OperationsEmployment type: Full time