Staff Electrical Engineer at Abbott Laboratories

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.

Staff Electrical Engineer

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.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition 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.

Neuromodulation

Our Neuromodulation business is an area of expertise for Abbott. This business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. Our Solutions include Proclaim (TM) XR SCS System, the #1 Spinal cord stimulator on the market, Proclaim (TM) DRG Neurostimulator, the only FDA approved DRG therapy and a market leader in radiofrequency ablation therapy, Abbott RFA.  These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum. Our deep brain stimulation technology for progressive diseases help people manage their Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor symptoms, steering away from side effects. 

Our location in Plano TX, currently has an opportunity for a Staff Electrical Engineer.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

•   Lays out and constructs a variety of prototype tools and fixtures required for development purposes.
•   Conducts evaluations, tests and analyses related to feasibility and function.
•   Performs troubleshooting and fault isolation activities on a variety of products and breadboards.
•   Specifies and develops measurements for design verification plans, documents and tabulates results, and provides engineering test reports.
•   Documents components and designs with specifications, schematics and mechanical layouts to support document control and release.
•    Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.  Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering or related engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant electrical engineering experience in the design of embedded PCB assemblies.

• Demonstrated ability to develop new design features as part of existing systems.

• Demonstrated expert knowledge of sound design principles and practices.

• Documented record of delivering tool engineering information which adds value to management’s decision-making process.  

• Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and tasks.

• Advanced personal computer skills, including spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and specialized applications.

• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail. 

• Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced credential or professional certification in a relevant discipline/concentration desired. Six-Sigma knowledge and experience desired.

• Medical device design experience desired.

• Experience in manufacturing processes and methods desired, especially in the manufacturing of medical devices.

* 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.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott.

The base pay for this position is $95,000.00 – $190,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.