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Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
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The OpportunityIndividual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in the specific area.Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects.Adapts precedent and may make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions.Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture, installation and operation of equipment, machines and systems for the generation, distribution, use and control of electric power.What You'll Work On
Utilize expertise in the areas of analog measurement electronics, digital electronics, embedded software, firmware, NFC, Bluetooth, and high volume manufacturing to work with teams inside and outside of R&D performing failure analysis investigations.
Identify opportunities and work with quality assurance to robustly document methods of using product event and data logs to identify root cause of product failures.
Synthesize electrical and software design documentation.
Provide strategies for verification/commissioningof electrical test fixtures.
Review test protocols and reports, participate in CAPA process.
Utilize excellent communication and organization skills to work with cross functional teams outside of R&D and vendors.
Utilize good engineering sensibilities, first principles, knowledge of failure modes, knowledge of good lab technique.
Utilize good deductive reasoning, sound logic and the ability to explain complicated ideas.
Communicate fluently with electrical, mechanical, and embedded software designers as well as quality assurance, clinical investigations, and upper management.
Communicate effectively and participate on cross functional development teams with good negotiating skills to direct multi-disciplinary teams toward solutions.
Work in conjunction with developers in creating investigation processes for new products and solutions for identified failure modes.
Provide guidance and/or act as independent technical reviewer on projects with little to no previous direct involvement, including technical product design reviews, design requirements documents and CAPAs.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring.
Assist as needed with other projects within R&D
Required Qualifications
BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics, or other discipline with experience in Electrical Engineering
8 years relevant experience with BS or 6 years relevant experience with MS
Experience with component level product design and or failure analysis.
Experience working with products with wireless communication, such as Bluetooth.
Experience with medical device systems development per FDA and EU design control regulations.
Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought.
Ability to conduct thorough data analytics & implement data-driven solutions.
Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
Ability to provide guidance to junior team members.
Experience with Python programming for data analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with analog measurement circuitry, op amps, A/D, mixed signal ASICs, failure modes of electronics produced as lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, source measurement unit (SMU), power analyzer, spectrum analyzer
PCBA level product design for low power measurement circuitry produced as high volume.
Experience preparing FDA audit responses.
Good understanding of processes used in the design, documentation, and verification of medical devices or IVD.
Experience working with biohazard material or in chemical laboratories preferred.
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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 (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)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 and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $109,300.00 – $218,500.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.An Equal Opportunity EmployerAbbot 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
